Challenges of China, the EU and the US in the contemporary economy 2400-PL3SL330A
In the first semester, the seminar will have a workshop and methodological character. In particular, the requirements for an undergraduate thesis and the principles of writing a research paper will be presented. This semester also serves to prepare students for empirical research. These initial workshop-methodology classes will be conducted in a group-based format. The student/student will receive methodological and content support in the process of selecting a thesis topic. The following classes this semester are independent, and students work in collaboration with the class instructor. Classes and consultations are adapted to the seminarian’s time availability. The seminarian studies the bibliography and gathers materials for the preparation of the bachelor’s thesis, learns to analyse the bibliography and empirical data and prepares an outline for his/her bachelor’s thesis.
In the second semester, seminar participants will present chapters of their undergraduate theses and receive feedback. Seminarists will prepare a thesis according to the rules for assessing such theses at WNE.
Content part
Sample thesis problems:
Analysis and assessment of China’s economic competitiveness.
Analysis and assessment of China’s competitiveness with the EU.
Analysis and evaluation of the competitiveness of the Chinese economy in comparison to the US.
The Chinese Economic Model: How to Link a Market Economy with State Interference.
Analysis and assessment of Chinese high-tech.
Analysis and evaluation of trade flows from China, the EU, and the United States.
Analysis and assessment of capital flows from China, the EU, and the US.
Competitiveness of the digital economy of China, the EU and the US.
The future of the USD, EURO versus the YUANA.
The Power of China and the US: Lessons for the Future of EU Finance and Economy.
Competitiveness of Chinese high-tech clusters
Business models in Polish-Chinese relations
Analysis and evaluation of the Chinese Internet platform - case study
Analysis and evaluation of financial statements of selected Chinese banks.
Analysis and evaluation of financial statements of selected European banks.
Analysis and Evaluation of the Green Transition in China.
Analysis and evaluation of financial statements and non-financial reporting of selected socially responsible companies in an industry or sector.
Methodological part:
1. Seminar, methodology and principles of writing an undergraduate thesis.
2. Preparation for bibliography analysis.
3. Preparation for data analysis.
4. Preparation for Formulating Conclusions.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
A) Knowledge
Participation in the seminar enables students to understand the concepts of ESG, CSR, basic models and mechanisms of green finance, as well as financial and non-financial value creation within the broader theories of economics, social sciences, and finance. Upon completing the seminar, the student/graduate will have a basic understanding of the various research methods related to finance, companies, national and international markets, banks, networks, and clusters. The seminarists are familiar with the most significant causes and effects, as well as the various areas of application, of green finance issues and green transformation, or its potential abandonment. The seminarian(s) understands the importance of the study of finance, markets, companies, banks and states in contemporary business, private and public sector entities and in the economy as a whole. The seminarian is familiar with the requirements for an undergraduate thesis. They are familiar with the principles of thesis structure, citation of various bibliographical items, compilation of lists in the thesis, and the bibliography.
B) Skills
Seminar participants can identify areas of competition and cooperation in today’s economy. The seminar participant can build business and financial relations. The seminar participant can assess the causes and consequences of actions taken in selected analysed areas.
The seminar participant can apply the principles of structuring the work, citing various bibliographic items, and preparing lists in the work and bibliography. They can use appropriate research methods and tools to interpret their own and others’ research results and to formulate reasoned conclusions in an undergraduate thesis. The student has demonstrated the ability to write an undergraduate thesis in accordance with the requirements of the WNE.
C) Social competences
The seminarian recognises the importance of ongoing learning. The student/graduate understands the ethical and moral issues involved in the funding and design processes in a diverse society. The student/s can participate in scientific discourse. They can collaborate in a group. The seminarian can organise his/her activities and tasks over time.
KW01, KW02, KW03, KU01, KU02, KW03, KK01, KK02, KK03
Assessment criteria
In the first semester, seminar participants will prepare an analysis of selected texts from the subject. They will learn how to create a proper structure for an undergraduate thesis. They will present the conclusions based on their analysis of the texts. This semester, students will choose a topic for their Bachelor's thesis in consultation with their supervisor. A thesis outline on this topic is the basis for the credit of the first semester.
In the second semester, seminar participants will present chapters of their thesis. The grade for the prepared bachelor’s thesis, under WNE's rules for grading such theses, is also the grade for the second semester.
Bibliography
Example literature:
Depending on the seminarian's interests and the paper's area of focus, an appropriate bibliography will be recommended.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: