Business in North America (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Students know about the Canadian and American economies, current political issues, NAFTA, and North America's place in world affairs. Students know the culture and identity of North Americans and predicted future outcomes.
Students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Sisältö

Contemporary North America
Historical North America
North American politics
North American economy
North American culture
North America and the future

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisites

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

Oppimateriaalit

- The Geography of North America: Environment, Political Economy, and Culture, Hardwick et al. 2nd Ed. Pearson Education. (2012).