EUROPEAN STUDIES
 
Lectured in 2nd year Bachelor in business studies - Main Subject: Legal Practise
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 75
Studypoints [E] 3
Level introductory
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Luc DE BEUL
Reference RCBMGR02K00013
 
Key words
European studies, IWETO code S110 Law studies

Objectives
The European Union used to subsidize this course. Its full title is: European studies Jean Monnet module, subtitle History of the European Construction Process. The main aim of the course is preparation for a professional life in a European socio-economic perspective.

By studying, comparing, interpreting and explaining texts, statistical data and maps, audiovisual material and internet information students gain an understanding of Europe's development as well as in present and future spatial relationships and made aware of current European topics, through which they will understand and value the European context more.

Topics
Some topics are: Europe in its unity and diversity, origin and history of the EU, European institutions and EU decision-making, treaties and their consequences, the EMU and the Euro, regional development in the EU and the future of Europe in an economic, monetary and possibly even political union.

Prerequisites
None

Final Objectives
Knowledge:
General:
  • Internet and e-mail
Job-related:
  • Knowing origin and history of the European Union
  • Knowing European institutions and decision making
  • Knowing EU treaties and their consequences in various fields
Skills:
General:
  • Capacity of critical reflection
General and job-related:
  • Working in an team
  • Researching efficiently (professional methodology)
  • Organising (analysing, summarizing, structuring) information
Attitudes:
General:
  • Critical attitude
  • Attitude for lifelong learning
General and job-related:
  • Willingness to learn, keeping knowledge up to date


Materials used
Syllabus Yvan Vande Walle
EU brochures

Study costs
Syllabus, 187 p., at current rate for photocopies in Hogeschool Gent

Study guidance
Students may contact their lecturer for individual questions.

Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Interactive session
  • Lectures by guest speakers
  • Guided exercises
  • Questions for self-assessment
  • Team work


Assessment
  • First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% continuous assessment
  • Second exam session: 100% written exam
Students registered for the examinations only:
  • First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% assignment
  • Second exam session: 100% written exam


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