Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Master specialist knowledge in the field of economic, political and social sciences in order to mobilise it on issues related to political, economic and social environments.
• Assimilate political, economic and social environments.
• Analyse concrete political, social and economic issues in a multidisciplinary way, identifying future societal changes.
• Analyse a situation by critically selecting adapted methodological theories and approaches.
• Develop innovative solutions/actions/policies/methodologies adapted to an institutional and social context of actors concerned in a process of change.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Independently or collectively mobilise the skills acquired through training, in social and political fields.
• Demonstrate independence and persevere, despite the difficulties or initial errors, to find an optimal solution.
• Be critical and have a general overview of the analysis of problems and implementation of actions in the economic, social and political fields.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Assess their practices and be able to question it.
• Communicate, orally and in writing, in a structured and relevant way.
• Communicate and interact in a clear and structured manner, orally and in writing in French and English, on issues, analyses and projects.
• Master specialist knowledge in the field of economic, political and social sciences in order to mobilise it on issues related to political, economic and social environments.
• Assimilate political, economic and social environments.
• Analyse concrete political, social and economic issues in a multidisciplinary way, identifying future societal changes.
• Analyse a situation by critically selecting adapted methodological theories and approaches.
• Develop innovative solutions/actions/policies/methodologies adapted to an institutional and social context of actors concerned in a process of change.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Independently or collectively mobilise the skills acquired through training, in social and political fields.
• Demonstrate independence and persevere, despite the difficulties or initial errors, to find an optimal solution.
• Be critical and have a general overview of the analysis of problems and implementation of actions in the economic, social and political fields.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Assess their practices and be able to question it.
• Communicate, orally and in writing, in a structured and relevant way.
• Communicate and interact in a clear and structured manner, orally and in writing in French and English, on issues, analyses and projects.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, students will be able to master the basics of Belgian history and politics in order to understand the complexity of the Belgian political situation. The origins of Belgium.

Content of UE

The origins of Belgium
The main Belgian issues, past and present:
- The issue of parliamentary representation
- Political parties and governments
- The language issue and federalism
- The issue of schools and the separation of Church and State
- The social issue
- The royal question
- Belgian International policy

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable