NURE Kharkiv national university of radioelectronics

Department of Economic Сybernetics and Management of Economic Security (EC)

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Within the framework of the WARN environment, we offer our students the opportunity to join unique courses provided by our European colleagues

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Within the framework of the WARN environment, we offer our students the opportunity to join unique courses provided by our European colleagues. Certificates obtained as part of the training serve as a basis for the recognition of 3 credits from a range of security-oriented courses of the EC department.

Are you interested in expanding your horizons and critically assessing the prospects for democracies and autocracies in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood? Would you like to gain a more nuanced understanding of the region and have the opportunity to apply newfound knowledge practically? Then this course is tailored for you!

In the MOOC “Democracy and Autocracy in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood,” you’ll delve into fundamental concepts while exploring key characteristics and features of democratic and autocratic systems. From understanding the conceptualization of the Eastern Neighbourhood to historical influences, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of the region’s political tapestry. Throughout the five weeks, you’ll acquire new knowledge and have the chance to reflect on and apply it, ensuring an enriching learning experience. 

The MOOC is free of charge, fully online and offers a digital certificate upon successful completion of the course and additionally earns you 3 ECTS. Open to both University of Tartu students and the general public. Registration is open until October 31st.

  • Tuition language: English 
  • Course code in ÕIS: SVJS.TK.061 
  • Tuition fee: free 
  • Study format: online 
  • Duration: 04.11.2024 – 08.12.2024
  • Registration deadline: 31.10.2024

Upon the successful completion of the course, you will be able to: 

  • Recognize key characteristics and features of democratic and autocratic systems. 
  • Analyze the historical factors shaping political systems in the Eastern Neighbourhood. 
  • Compare political systems, institutions, and electoral processes in the region. 
  • Evaluate variations in institutional arrangements and factors contributing to democratization or autocratization. 
  • Apply knowledge to analyze specific case studies from Eastern Neighbourhood countries. 
  • Develop critical assessment skills regarding the prospects for democracy in different contexts. 

If you would like to review the website of the course on the University of Tartu page here is the link https://skytte.ut.ee/en/content/join-our-new-mooc-democracy-and-autocracy-eus-eastern-neighbourhood

For more information and registration, visit this link https://www.is.ut.ee/pls/ois/!tere.tulemast?leht=OK.AY.VP&id_ay_programm=55761&id_ay_toimumine=71873&systeemi_seaded=10,2,12,1, 

or contact Anna Beitane, Manager of Online Learning Projects, at anna.beitane@ut.ee.