Course Title: France and the European Union

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: France and the European Union

Credit Points: 24.00

Important Information:

This course requires permission to enrol. Carefully read the instructions below. 

To be eligible for this program, students must have successfully completed at least one semester of study, or four courses at RMIT, whichever is greater. You must also have the requisite free elective space, and not be ‘At Risk’ in your program. 

Students should register themselves on Mobi at https://outbound.rmit.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10426.

If the student meets the course requirements, all applications will be approved based on enrolment spaces available. 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BAFI2101

City Campus

Undergraduate

625H Economics, Finance and Marketing

Face-to-Face

Summer2007,
Summer2017

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BAFI2101

City Campus

Undergraduate

625H Economics, Finance and Marketing

Face-to-Face

UGRDFlex17 (ZZZZ)

BAFI2101

City Campus

Undergraduate

625H Economics, Finance and Marketing

Face-to-Face

UGRDFlex18 (ZZZZ)

BAFI2101

City Campus

Undergraduate

625H Economics, Finance and Marketing

Face-to-Face

UGRDFx2019 (ZZZZ)

Course Coordinator: Dr Sarah Sinclair

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1329

Course Coordinator Email: sarah.sinclair@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bld. 80, Level 11

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.


Course Description

General:

The internationalisation of business has become increasingly important over the past three decades. From the relatively uncomplicated import and export transactions that primarily characterised ‘international’ business in the 1950’s and 1960’s, to the complex world of international financial and management practices currently undertaken by multinational companies, the business environment has evolved into a challenging, and often unpredictable, setting.

Notwithstanding the international nature of business, individuals often see the world from an ethnocentric perspective. Their view of the rest of the world is tinted by their experiences in their home country, in their home city. As a result, business practices may be one-dimensional, lacking the depth and expertise of a global standpoint. One of the major objectives of this course is therefore to sensitise students to ethnocentrism and develop students’ understanding of cross-cultural differences. The study tour will expose students to an environment that is significantly dissimilar to that of Australia and /or Asia. It will encourage students to see the world from different academic and business perspectives.

Specific:

The establishment of the European Union (EU) and the introduction of the euro have transformed the international monetary system and the operation of international business. The EU represents more than 512 million inhabitants. Australia has significant interest in developments in the EU since it is one of Australia’s largest economic partners. The combination of one market and one currency has greatly increased business opportunities in the EU by both broadening access to the EU market and by simplifying operating rules and costs. A major objective of this course is to enhance and broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of the European Union. In this course students will study various aspects of the French economy, the country’s political and financial system and its cultural development, as well as the development and evolution of the European Union.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

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The Learning Outcomes of this course include:

CLO1 Assess the influence of cultural factors on the individual, on business and on professional behaviour.

CLO2 Reflect on and take responsibility for your own learning.

CLO3 Communicate effectively in a professional context with a variety of audiences.

CLO4 Compare the economic, social, and political situations of Australia and the EU.

CLO5 Apply problem solving skills to identify and construct innovative solutions to complex challenges or opportunities.


Overview of Learning Activities

Specifically the Learning Activities are:

  • Identify and investigate selected aspects of Australian business practices and compare these to European business practices. 
  • Record observations and reflect on personal experiences identifying similarities and differences in the cultural approaches and interpretations of social and teaching and learning practices. 
  • Reflect upon the processes of cultural and social adjustment involved in living and studying in another culture 
  • Investigate their cultural assumptions and their practices, and identify their effect on others. 
  • Report on an analysis of the destination country in context of the European Union, incorporating both a cultural and business dimension. 
  • Attend and participate in lectures and/or Site Visits in European location. 
  • Participate in workshop discussions and/or online discussions.


Overview of Learning Resources

Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.

Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. If you require assistance with the RMIT Library facilities contact the Business Liaison Librarian for your school. Contact details for Business Liaison Librarians are located online on the RMIT library website.

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


Overview of Assessment

The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:

Melbourne-Based Assessments: 60%

Assessment Task 1: 15%
Linked CLOs: 2, 3, 4

Assessment Task 2: 20% 
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Task 3: 25% 
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

Off Shore Assessment Tasks: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

40% of the assessment task will be managed by the Brest Business School. Details of the assessment tasks will be provided by the teaching team in Brest. The assessment is designed to examine students’ understanding of the theoretical and practical issues explored and developed during the European study experience.