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International and European Relations (B-KUL-HMH30F)

6 ECTSEnglish39 First term
Pauwels Ann (coordinator) |  Pauwels Ann
OC Business Administration FEB Campus Brussel

Aims

This course evaluates the following learning outcomes:

The student

1.4 (EIR + EIB) reflects critically on the international and European political, economic and institutional context in which companies operate, on the impact this context has on the functioning of companies and how companies can anticipate on this.

2.3 (EIR + EIB) takes and defends on the basis of scientific knowledge and insight into the international and European dimension of economic life a well-founded position on current European and international political, social and economic problems.

4.1 (EIR + EIB) reflects critically on European and international economic, social and political problems and developments and the challenges they might pose for international business, trade flows and policy.

4.2 (EIR + EIB) describes and interprets trends in the international economy and politics and is able to develop a solid position on matters related to that, thereby taking into account the consequences for business, trade flows and policy.

10.1 (EIR + EIB) keeps up with new developments and trends in European and international politics, institutions, economy, trade and business.

11.1 is aware of the rapidly evolving knowledge society that he/she will enter and therefore understands the need for maintenance and improvement of acquired knowledge, skills and competences and acquisition of new knowledge, skills and competences. 

 

Previous knowledge

There is no specific previous knowledge required for this course.

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. International and European Relations (B-KUL-HMH30f)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture39 First term
Pauwels Ann
OC Business Administration FEB Campus Brussel

Content

This course familiarizes the students with important concepts, actors, and principles of international relations. By analyzing the main components of international relations, this course guides the students in the international and European domain in which many of them will be professionally active in the future. Furthermore, it familiarizes the students with the context in which other courses of the European and International Relations track (‘specialisatie’) are situated. It leads to a better understanding of these parts.

 

1. Introduction

2. The actors in international relations

3. International relations theories

4. International relations dynamics

4.1. International conflicts

4.2. International cooperation (in the framework of international and European organizations)

Course material

Toledo is being used for this learning activity

 

Compulsory course material

Slides and literature available on Toledo.

 

https://webapps.odisee.be/Ancor/SSM/Pages/BekijkSSM.aspx?OID=23879

 

 

 

Format: more information

Interactive lectures with discussions concerning current topics.

Evaluation

Evaluation: International and European Relations (B-KUL-H75027)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None

Explanation


Features of the evaluation

Written, closed book exam.

 

Determination of the final grades

The grades are determined by the lecturer as communicated via Toledo and stated in the examination schedule. The result is calculated and communicated as a whole number on a scale of 20.

 

Second examination opportunity

The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described above.

 

Information about retaking exams


The features of the evaluation and determination of the grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity.