Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:39
The course aims to give an overview of European issues and current debates. It provides a deeper insight into how European issues affect our lives and why this matters. It addresses current issues of concern such as Brexit, migration, Coronavirus, family and work in comparative perspective. In doing so it blends together sociological and social policy approaches.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course covers a wide range of topics from a European perspectives. Topics such as Brexit, Coronavirus, the new nationalism, national and European identities, cosmopolitanism, migration, xenophobia and racism, citizenship, family and demography, welfare systems, European employment regimes and policies and European culture and values. These topics build on each other to offer a comprehensive and inter-disciplinary approach to European issues. Spread over the first semester, there is one lecture and one tutorial each week with tutorials consisting of small groups of students to ensure the quality of the learning experience. Assessment is based upon 4 short essays delivered through the course, one longer essay at the end and presentations in the tutorial groups. The course is quite demanding in terms of time and assessments so students should be prepared to work hard on a weekly basis.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 8,12,16 | Feedback Weeks | 9,13,20 | |
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Develop an ability to evaluate current issues and debates around Europe in academic and popular literature. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the current theories and ideas related to literature and debates around European Societies. |
| Factual | Analyse | Develop an ability to critically assess trends and issues arising at a European level. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback | Word Count | 3000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Develop an ability to evaluate current issues and debates around Europe in academic and popular literature. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the current theories and ideas related to literature and debates around European Societies. |
| Factual | Analyse | Develop an ability to critically assess trends and issues arising at a European level. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Analyse | Develop an ability to critically assess trends and issues arising at a European level. |
| Factual | Create | Create powerpoint presentation and present it to the group. Demonstrate an ability to process, summarise and present information. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Develop an ability to evaluate current issues and debates around Europe in academic and popular literature. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the current theories and ideas related to literature and debates around European Societies. |
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