Visions of Europe

Code:

MED04

Acronym:

VE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Social Science

Instance: 2007/2008 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Education Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	European Master of Development Studies in Social and Educational Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MEU	15	Official Curricular Structure 2007	1	-	6	-

Teaching language

English

Objectives

- to get acquainted with the histories and concepts of different religions in European history;
- to build an understanding about the most important perspectives on Europe;
- to identify current visions of Europe.

Program

• to identify and critically compare visions regarding the 3 religions that have influenced the development of Europe: judaism, cristianism and islamism.
• to analyse and reflect upon the visions and roles that those religions play and played in European history.

Mandatory literature

Beck Wolfgang 340; Social quality. ISBN: ISBN 90-411-1523-4
Dienel, C. & Wisch, F.H.; Visions of Europe, Peter Lang, 2003

Teaching methods and learning activities

Oral presentation, debate, group work, reading of texts.

keywords

Social sciences

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	28,00
	Exame
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

The evaluation regime pressuposes the attendance of classes, notwithstanding what is stated in item 4, article 9 of the evaluation regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is given based on the essay delivered.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

Reformulation of the essay.