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Course Description
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Course Name
The European Union in a Global World
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Host University
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
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Location
Berlin, Germany
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Area of Study
Business Administration, Economics, European Studies, International Economics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Contact Hours
100 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
During this course students will gain an insight into the conditions under which European firms operate in a globalised world. They will assess the interrelationships between firms and macroeconomic processes and will discover the impact on the natural environment and human living conditions. Students will explore the challenges posed by the different political cultures within the EU and their implications for further political integration. Students will also become aware of the various types of conflict between global actors and will better understand their causes and potential solutions.
Week 1 The EU - Chances and Challenges for Political Integration
Week 2 The EU – A Dynamic Economy
Week 3 Global Challenges for European Firms
Week 4 Human Costs of Global Markets: The European Perspective
*Additional Module (mandatory): German Culture and Society: Intercultural PerspectivesDuring this course, students will gain an insight into the conditions under which European firms operate in a globalised world. They will assess the interrelationships between firms and macroeconomic processes and will discover the impact on the natural environment and human living conditions. Students will explore the challenges posed by the different political cultures within the EU and their implications for further political integration. Students will also become aware of the various types of conflict between global actors and will better understand their causes and potential solutions.