Course: European Union and World Economy

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Course title European Union and World Economy
Course code KAE/EUE
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ondrušková Dana, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The following topics are discussed: 1. Development of the world economy, division into historical stages of societal development Macroeconomic context 2. World economic centers USA Russia China Developing countries EU 3. Competitiveness in the context of the comparison between the USA and Europe 4. Integration / Disintegration / Global context

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with a systematic overview of the development of the global and European economy. The course seeks to develop the ability to analyze current economic developments within broader political, social, and historical contexts and to understand the interconnections between global and regional economic processes. Students will acquire skills in the critical interpretation of contemporary economic trends, the identification of key factors influencing economic development, and the assessment of their impacts on individual countries and regions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the context in which economic phenomena arise and on the ability to link theoretical knowledge with current events in the global and European economy.
The student is familiar with the economic development of world powers and global economic trends. They understand the functioning of international trade and political institutions, particularly the European Union, in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Prerequisites
Interest in international economic and political relations

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

The student actively participates in seminars, completes ongoing assignments, and presents their work on a selected topic.
Recommended literature
  • Baldwin R., Wyplosz Ch. (2015). The Economics of European Integration. London.
  • Cihelková, E. a kol. (2011). Evropská ekonomická integrace: procesy, politiky, governance. Praha.
  • Kunešová, H. a kol. (2014). Světová ekonomika: nové jevy a perspektivy.
  • Švihlíková, I. (2010). Globalizace a krize: souvislosti a scénáře. Všeň.
  • Tunkrová, L. (2013). Ekonomická integrace Evropské unie. Olomouc. Univerzita Palackého.
  • Týč, V. (2017). Základy práva Evropské unie pro ekonomy.
  • Varadzin, F. (2013). Mezinárodní ekonomie: teorie světového hospodářství. 978-80-7431-116-1.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer