European Union in Global Political Economy (SZF_039)
About Study Course
Objective
The course focuses on conceptual and practical learning and discussion on challenges for EU and Member States, especially small ones, in today’s global political economy. It views EU both as a player in the international economy and as an implementing body for national economic and political interests. Students are expected to develop understanding and knowledge during the course and to be able to trace the origins of various international (global and regional) economic integration processes; will be able to discuss the basic signs of international financial and monetary systems, as well as their impact on the national economic policy and the national economic development; and it will be possible to discuss the influence of EU and its Member States in the global economic system.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of economic processes and concepts. Knowledge of international political relations.
Learning outcomes
• Students will build an understanding of modern financial structures and their origins.
• Students will be able to identify key economic characteristics of the EU.
• Students will understand how a small country gets involved in the global economic system.
• Students will be able to assess Latvia’s monetary and fiscal policy.
• Students will be able to trace the origins of various international (global and regional) economic integration processes.
• Students will be able to discuss the fundamentals of international financial and monetary systems and their impact on national economic policies and the development of the country’s economy.
• Students will be able to discuss institutions of the European Union, their activities and the impact they have on countries in the global economic system.
• Students will have a general understanding of the impact of the European Union, global financial markets and business players.
• Students will have an understanding of institutions of the European Union and decision-making in the EU.
• Students will be able to analyse market phenomena in international politics and present their findings.
• Students will be able to express a harmonised and well-reasoned position about global economic issues and defend their views in the debate.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Governance and Diplomacy, IGDMeng | 1 | Master’s | Required | Kārlis Bukovskis | |
| International Relations and Diplomacy, SEDM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Kārlis Bukovskis |
