The Nordic Countries and the EU
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07DVVK001 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Simon, Heli |
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| Teacher Team: | Seppälä, Päivi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students are able to define the principles of operation of the EU. They can evaluate the significance of the EU for the Nordic countries from the economic perspective. They are able to search information and read texts on EU-related topics and communicate about those issues in Swedish.
Student's Workload
independent work 80 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Compulsory studies in Swedish required by the degree programme; e.g. Business Swedish
Contents
Functions and structure of the EU
Causes and effects of joining the EU/staying out of the EU in the Nordic countries
Importance of the EU for economy and competitiveness
Nordic Dimension
Recommended or Required Reading
Online material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Online course: information searching, reading and writing exercises, discussions and commenting based on online assignments.
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
Assignments and a written examination; the participation in the exam requires the submission of the online assignments in accordance with the given timetable.
Further Information
There are three institutions involved in the online education programme for Swedish: Haaga-Helia, Savonia and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. Each institution has their own courses, which has approximately 20 of their own students and about 5 students from the other participating institutions. More information is available from Päivi Seppälä.
Location: the Finnish Online University of Applied Sciences
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