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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction to the EU, the EU member states, the values and symbols of the EU 2. Development of the EU integration process until the 1960s 3. Development of the EU integration process up to the present 4. the EU institutions 5. Decision-making process of the EU, the EU law 6. European single market 7. Economic and monetary union, the EU budget 8. European policies
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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- 26 hours per semester
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- 26 hours per semester
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- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to understand basic principles and development trends of the functioning of the European Union, including the issues related to the Czech Republic after the EU entry. The course follows lectures on economic theory, the world economy, economic policy and economic history. Situating in the 6th semester allows students to understand the issues of the EU in a broader context (micro-, macroeconomic and regional context). After completing the course students will be able to understand historical context and social, economic and political importance of the European integration, will have a knowledge about institutional structure of the EU and position of particular agencies, will understand the governance and decision-making mechanism; will be able to analyse the main EU policies and their relation to member states.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to - summarise the history of the development of European integration - describe the functioning and decision-making mechanisms in the EU - assess the impact of the EU economic policy on the Czech Republic - evaluate the current EU agenda - use professional terminology related to the EU in English
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Prerequisites
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knowledge of English
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Attendance is recommended and needed for successful fulfillment. It is necessary to obtain points for activities during lessons (a total of 50% of the evaluation weight). The final written test has got 50% of the overall rating. The course grade will be awarded according to the total score in the range of 0-100 points based on the following scale: 60-100: Excellent (1) 0-59: Fail (4)
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Recommended literature
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Official Website of the European Union [online]. European Commission. [vid. 4.1.2014]. Dostupné z: http: europa.eu.
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BALDWIN, Richard, WYPLOSZ, Charles. Economics of European Integration. London: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012. ISBN: 9780077131722..
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BORCHARDT, Klaus-Dieter. The ABC of European Union Law [online]. Luxemburg: European Union, 2010. [vid. 4.1.2014]. ISBN: 978-92-78-40525-0. Dostupné z doi: 10.2830/13717.
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CINI, Michelle, McGOWAN, Lee. Competition policy in the European Union. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. ISBN 0-230-00676-8..
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION. How the European Union works [online]. Brussels: European Commission, 2013. [vid. 4.1.2014]. ISBN 978-92-79-29988-9. Dostupné z doi:10.2775/20055.
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FIALA, Petr, PITROVÁ, Markéta. Evropská unie. Brno: CDK, 2010. ISBN 80-732-5223-6..
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FONTAIN, Pascal. Europe in 12 Lessons [online]. Brussels: 2010. [vid. 4.1.2014]. ISBN 978-92-79-17486-5. Dostupné z doi: 10.2775/62733.
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Lacina L. a kol. Učebnice evropské integrace. Brno, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7485-104-4.
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Stiglitz, J. E. Euro: společená měna jako hrozba pro budoucnost Evropy. Praha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-242-5875-1.
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