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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Union?
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Union?
As of today, how many recognized candidates are there for membership in the European Union?
As of today, how many recognized candidates are there for membership in the European Union?
Which of the following is NOT one of the EU's three main institutions?
Which of the following is NOT one of the EU's three main institutions?
Who currently holds the position of president of the European Commission?
Who currently holds the position of president of the European Commission?
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What is one of the main functions of the European Union?
What is one of the main functions of the European Union?
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What is the population of the European Union approximately?
What is the population of the European Union approximately?
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Which country was recognized as an EU candidate for membership most recently?
Which country was recognized as an EU candidate for membership most recently?
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What does the European Union aim to collectively achieve on a global scale?
What does the European Union aim to collectively achieve on a global scale?
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What percentage of the world's population did the EU represent in 2020?
What percentage of the world's population did the EU represent in 2020?
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Which city serves as the location for the Central Bank of the EU?
Which city serves as the location for the Central Bank of the EU?
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Which of the following is the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the EU in 2022?
Which of the following is the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the EU in 2022?
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Which motto represents the EU's unity in diversity in English?
Which motto represents the EU's unity in diversity in English?
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What does 'Ode to Joy' represent for the EU?
What does 'Ode to Joy' represent for the EU?
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When were the origins of the EU primarily influenced by the aftermath of which conflict?
When were the origins of the EU primarily influenced by the aftermath of which conflict?
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Which of the following statements about the EU's economy is true?
Which of the following statements about the EU's economy is true?
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Which city is NOT home to any of the main EU institutions?
Which city is NOT home to any of the main EU institutions?
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How many countries are currently members of the European Union?
How many countries are currently members of the European Union?
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What is primarily governed by the European Union?
What is primarily governed by the European Union?
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What was one reason OPEC+ countries did not increase oil production?
What was one reason OPEC+ countries did not increase oil production?
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Which of these companies is part of the 'Seven Sisters' of the oil industry?
Which of these companies is part of the 'Seven Sisters' of the oil industry?
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What is Russia's wish regarding oil prices?
What is Russia's wish regarding oil prices?
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How often are the lectures in the international organisations course held?
How often are the lectures in the international organisations course held?
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What is the purpose of the video 'What are the Universal Human Rights?' in the lesson plan?
What is the purpose of the video 'What are the Universal Human Rights?' in the lesson plan?
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What does the acronym IGO stand for in relation to the EU?
What does the acronym IGO stand for in relation to the EU?
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What was the primary purpose of the European Economic Community (EEC) established in 1957?
What was the primary purpose of the European Economic Community (EEC) established in 1957?
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Which two countries are not part of the Schengen Area despite being EU member states?
Which two countries are not part of the Schengen Area despite being EU member states?
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What year was the euro introduced as the official currency?
What year was the euro introduced as the official currency?
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What significant crisis did Greece face in the 2010s?
What significant crisis did Greece face in the 2010s?
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Which organization was founded in 1951 by the six inner countries?
Which organization was founded in 1951 by the six inner countries?
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What event led to the United Kingdom's departure from the EU in 2020?
What event led to the United Kingdom's departure from the EU in 2020?
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In the European Commission, which three languages are primarily used for day-to-day work?
In the European Commission, which three languages are primarily used for day-to-day work?
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What was one impact of the austerity measures imposed during Greece's debt crisis?
What was one impact of the austerity measures imposed during Greece's debt crisis?
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What principle does the EU aim to uphold regarding languages?
What principle does the EU aim to uphold regarding languages?
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Which language is primarily used as the working language of the European Court of Justice?
Which language is primarily used as the working language of the European Court of Justice?
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Why does the European Union limit its working languages to only three?
Why does the European Union limit its working languages to only three?
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Which of the following statements about the languages of the EU is true?
Which of the following statements about the languages of the EU is true?
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What was the recommendation made by a Swiss economist regarding EU working languages?
What was the recommendation made by a Swiss economist regarding EU working languages?
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What is the implication of the saying 'traduttore, traditore' in the context of translation policies?
What is the implication of the saying 'traduttore, traditore' in the context of translation policies?
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What percentage of adults in the EU understand English?
What percentage of adults in the EU understand English?
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Which language is considered the most widely used mother tongue in the EU?
Which language is considered the most widely used mother tongue in the EU?
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Study Notes
International Organizations Course Notes
- Course: International Organisations
- Year: 1, Semester 1
- Subject: Applied Foreign Languages
- Dates: 2024-2025
- Lectures: Five, two-hour lectures every other week
- Topics: United Nations, NATO-BRICS-OPEC, European Union, NGOs, Critical Conclusion
Lecture Plan Details
- Lecture 1: United Nations
- Lecture 2: NATO-BRICS-OPEC
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Lecture 3: European Union
- Homework 1: Video "What Are The Universal Human Rights?" - Benedetta Berti (4'46)
- Homework 2: Text OPEC / OPEC+
- Lecture 4: NGOs
- Lecture 5: Critical Conclusion
Additional Information
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OPEC/OPEC+ Lecture:
- Saudi Arabia and UAE resisting output increases
- Oil production quotas undershot by Nigeria and Angola
- Russia supports low oil prices for good relations
- Oil output increases to be gradual until September
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European Union Lecture:
- 27 member countries
- EU has 7 institutions
- Core EU institutions: European Commission, European Parliament, European Council (each with a different leader)
- EU has 24 official languages. English, French and German are the three main working languages
- EU's goal of promoting linguistic diversity is challenged by the practice of primarily using 3 languages
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Explore the essential topics covered in the International Organizations course, focusing on pivotal entities like the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union. This compilation includes lecture outlines and relevant homework assignments that delve into the roles and impacts of various international organizations. Ideal for first-year students studying Applied Foreign Languages.
