EU External Actions: Socio-Economic Outlook (SBUEK_206)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge to students on the socio-economic aspects of the EU's external relations in the context of the the "Triple A" regions’ countries. The course will offer students insights of EU interests in sustainable economic and social developments in these regions.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of economics.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired knowledge of the EU's activities and its economic and social policies in the context of the EU's external relations with focus on the countries of the "Triple A" regions. Students will gain understanding and knowledge of socio-economic trends in the countries of the AAA regions, as well as the decision-making process of the EU institutions and its impact on economic and social processes in Asia, Central Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Students will get the following skills:
• to strengthen analytical skills and explain socio-economic and political developments in Europe and externally;
• to analyze EU social and economic policies using a variety of analytical methods and tools;
• to assess and analyze EU development cooperation and trade policies.
• to gain ability to make proposals for necessary improvements in EU actions on economic and social policy issues in the target countries.
Students are able to perform independent, critical analysis, apply economic methods to the analysis of EU social and economic policy, assess the economic parameters of trade activities and assess the essence of the EU and WTO system.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 1 | Free choice |
