Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- International programmes Media, Design and IT
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
4 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Marain Frederik
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 99,00 hours
Short description
- You get to know international political institutions and power structures.
- You gain insights in important topics in international current affairs and geopolitics.
Learning outcomes (list)
| You know the key entities within the international media landscape. |
Course content
- You know and understand the history, function and importance of international political and economical organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union.
- You know and understand international current issues and concepts with their roots in history: totalitarianism versus democracy, geopolitics, climate change, ...
- You are actively interested in and following international current affairs.
Study material (text): Mandatory
Powerpoint presentations used in class
Required reading: articles and chapters (limited)
Canvas
Country Index Cards
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (text)
First exam period: 100% oral examination
Second exam period: 100% oral examination