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Title | GLOBAL ECONOMIC (AND BUSINESS) ENVIRONMENT | ||
Code | ECON159 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr L Han Economics Lu.Han2@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
ACFI204 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; ACFI314 QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS FINANCE; ACFI304 BUSINESS FINANCE |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
5 |
29 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Analytical Skills Assessment Assessment Type: Coursework Duration: Approximately 1 hour online quiz (not timed) Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late | Approximately 1 hour | 20 | ||||
Assessment 2: Individual Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2500 Words Weighting: 80% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous A | -2500 words | 80 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to introduce students to: the theoretical basis of economic integration the main economic features of the European Union the workings of the main institutions the major current policy issues. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to describe the main economic aspects of the global economic and business environment in recent years. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to identify major economic issues experienced by nations and institutions. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to use appropriate economic analysis to examine such issues. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to develop cognitive skills of analysis and synthesis. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to identify major themes and issues relating to the global economic and business environment. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to develop the ability to conduct individual study by drawing on multiple data sources. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to develop the ability to discuss current policy issues, particularly as they affect the UK. |
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(LO8) Students will be able to identify ethical issues in the interactions of global business networks. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Commercial awareness |
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(S3) International awareness |
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(S4) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S5) Ethical awareness |
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(S6) IT Skills |
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(S7) Communication Skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Workshop Costs Information: Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: International awareness Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness Skills / attributes: IT Skills Skills / attributes: Communication Skills |
Syllabus |
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Background; the origins of the EEC and Britain’s approach to membership. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |