Introduction to European Economy
EM1F4M29B1
Program
PGE
PGE 2A - International and European Business
PGE 2A - International and European Business
UE
Introduction to European Economy
Semester
B
Discipline
Economics
Contact hours
20 H
Number of spots
45
Open to visitors
Yes
Language
Coordinator
Sila Öcalan-Özel
List of lecturers
| Lecturer(s) | Contact hours - lecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Sila ÖCALAN-ÖZEL | sila.ocalan-ozel@em-strasbourg.eu | 20 h |
Pedagogical contribution of the course to the program
LEARNING GOAL 1 : Students will master state-of-the-art knowledge and tools in management fields in general, as well as in areas specific to the specialized field of management. |
|---|
| Students will identify a business organization’s operational and managerial challenges in a complex and evolving environment. |
| LEARNING GOAL 4: Students will study and work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. |
| Students will demonstrate written and oral competency in two foreign languages. |
| Students will analyze business organizations and problems in a multicultural and international environment |
Description
The objectives of the lectures are to provide an overview of economic developments and the evolving position of the European Union in the World Economy, with special focus on the economic policy challenges faced by the Eurozone – the EU’s single most important achievement towards deeper integration. The lectures will cover topics in history of European economic integration; Institutional architecture of the EU, trade policy; monetary and fiscal policy in the EU. Upon completion of the class, participants should be able to understand the analytical underpinnings of key issues that are currently actively debated among policymakers and observers.Teaching methods
Face-to-face
- LecturesIn group
- Oral presentations
- Case studies/texts
Interaction
- Discussions/debatesOthers
No items in this list have been checked.Learning objectives
Cognitive domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 1) define main concepts of Economic Policy
- - (level 2) explain The European economic integration process
- - (level 4) analyze the impact of european policies on the european economies.
Affective domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 3) debate the impact of current issues on the european economy (Brexit, Covid-19, Green deal etc.)
Outline
The class will be structured around 5 themes : Theme 1: The process of Economic integration in Europe Theme 2: The institutional architecture of the EU Theme 3: The EU in international trade Theme 4: Monetary policy in the Eurozone Theme 5: Fiscal policy in the EurozoneNo prerequisite has been provided
Knowledge in / Key concepts to master
Basic knowledge in economics.Teaching material
Mandatory tools for the course
- ComputerDocuments in all formats
- Case studies/texts
Moodle platform
- Upload of class documents- Interface to submit coursework
Software
No items in this list have been checked.Additional electronic platforms
No items in this list have been checked.Recommended reading
Baldwin, R., & Wyplosz, C. (2022). The Economics of European Integration 7e. McGraw Hill.
No reading material has been provided.
EM Research: Be sure to mobilize at least one resource
Textbooks, case studies, translated material, etc. can be enteredNo reading material has been provided.
Assessment
List of assessment methods
Intermediate assessment / continuous assessment 1Class no. 6
Written and oral / Group / English / Weight : 50 %
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO2.1
Written and oral / Group / English / Weight : 50 %
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO2.1
Final evaluationExam week
Written (120 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 50 %
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1
Written (120 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 50 %
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1