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Course Description
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Course Name
Economics of European Integration
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Host University
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Location
Madrid, Spain
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Area of Study
Business Administration, Economics, International Economics, Peace and Conflict Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: PROGRAMME1 Introduction2 The economic crisis in Spain and the EU3 Theory of economic integration4 Trade and regional integration5 European monetary integration6 Common Policies I: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)7 Common Policies II: Regional Policy8 Common Policies III: Environmental Policy9 Common Policies IV: Trade Policy (with third countries)10 European Integration DynamicASSESSMENT SYSTEMGrading will be based on:Final grade will be base in weighted average of the final exam and course grade:- Final exam: 40% of the final gradeIt consists of 40% of practical questions and 60% of theoretical ones.- Quizzes (theoretical and practical) and course participation: 60% of the final grade20% Essays, mainly the final one EEI3;40% Quizzes (practical and theoretical)- Extra point 5 %: We will also give a bonus of 5% on the final grade for those who have a good participation in both theoretical and practical classesBASIC BIBLIOGRAPHYTheo Hitiris (2003): European Union Economics, , 5th edition, Prentice Hall.
Course Disclaimer
Please note that there are no beginning level Spanish courses offered in this program.
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
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