Studieordning for KANDIDATUDDANNELSE I EUROPASTUDIER 1. Rammebestemmelser DET HUMANISTISKE FAKULTET AARHUS UNIVERSITET 2007 1
Titel Udarbejdet af Ikrafttræden Normering Master s Degree in European Studies Institute for History and Area Studies Entering into force 01-09-2007 and replaces earlier study regulations for the Master s Degree Programme in European Studies 120 ECTS Udgave 2007 Uddannelsens formål The objective of the Master s Degree Programme is to develop the specialist knowledge and abilities of students and increase their theoretical and methodical qualifications and independence compared with the Bachelor level, give students specialist insight by using advanced elements of the disciplines and methods of the subject area/areas, including training in academic work and methods, developing the ability of students to perform more specialised vocational functions and to participate in academic development work, and qualify students for further study, including PhD programmes. Akademiske kompetencer og kvalifikationer By working on the specialist material of this field, students acquire the following qualifications and specialist/social competences: Qualifications: Knowledge of European political and cultural affairs; Knowledge of European institutions; Understanding of historical and contemporary perceptions of the idea of Europe; Knowledge of theories of culture and understanding of their use; Knowledge of qualitative methodology for collecting and analysing data; Knowledge of project design; Knowledge of working with research based projects; Knowledge of working in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams; Knowledge of written and oral communication for different audiences. Competences: The ability to identify and collect relevant data for understanding and analysing cultural and political affairs in Europe; The ability to identify different theoretical positions and evaluate their analytical potentials; The ability to construct analytical frameworks and understand the consequences of theoretical and methodological choices. The ability to plan and accomplish projects; 2
The ability to participate in intercultural and interdisciplinary cooperation with people from other national and educational backgrounds and to work with materials from different academic disciplines; The ability to communicate academic analyses to different audiences. Hjemmel Adgangskrav og forudsætninger Uddannelsesbekendtgørelsen, bekendtgørelse nr. 338 af 6. maj 2004 om bachelor- og kandidatuddannelser ved universiteter, VTU se http://www.au.dk/da/regler/2004/bek338 Admission to the Master s Degree Programme in European Studies, line A requires a degree in a relevant Bachelor s degree programme from within the humanities or social sciences or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. Admission to line B requires that the Bachelor s degree contains the supplementary programme from European Studies, Århus University. (2). Language requirements: Since English is the language of instruction, non-native speakers of English are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency equivalent to B level English from a Danish entrance examination. Denne uddannelse giver adgang til Overgangsregler The Master Degree Programme in European Studies gives access to the Ph.D Programme in History, Transcultural, International and Area Studies. Students who was admitted to European Studies before 2007 can have previous exams transmitted to this programme in the following manner: 2005-Academic regulations History of the idea of Europe European institutions Theories of Culture Nordic Perspectives European Cultural Analysis Elective topic 2007-Academic regulations History of the idea of Europe European institutions Theories of Culture Current Affairs European Cultural Analysis Optional topic 3
2. The Structure of the Degree Programme The Master s Degree Programme in European Studies lasts two years full time. The entire degree programme comprises 120 ECTS credits European Studies Line A Modul Prøvetitel ECTS Semester Bedømmelse Censur Fagtype Introduction /Introduktion History of the idea of Europe/Euro paideens historie 10 1 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende Analysis /Analyse Current Affairs/Ak tuelt emne Theories of culture/ku lturteori 10 1 Graded Internal testing with internal 10 1 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende Konstituerende European cultural analysis/e uropæisk kulturanal yse 10 2 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende European Institution s/europæi ske institution er 10 2 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende Optional /valgfrit, praktik Optional topic/valg fag or 10 2 Graded Internal testing with internal Valgfag Internship /praktik 4
Project /projekt Project Theme/pr ojekttema 10 3 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende Qualitativ e methods/ kvalitative metode 10 3 Graded Test with external Konstituerende Thesis /speciale Research design and communic ation/ Forskning sdesign og formidling Thesis/Sp eciale 10 3 Passed-notpassed or Graded Test without internal 30 4 Graded Test with external Konstituerende Konstituerende Line B Modul Prøvetitel ECTS Semester Bedømmelse Censur Fagtype Introduction /Introduktions The Analysis /Analyse Optional / valgfag/praktik Current Affairs/Ak tuelt emne Theories of culture/kult urteori European Cultural Analysis/E uropæisk kulturanal yse Optional topic/valgfa g 1, 2 and 3 And/Or Internship 10 1 Graded Internal testing with internal 10 1 Graded Internal testing with internal 10 2 Graded Internal testing with internal 30 1 2 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende - Konstituerende - Valgfag 5
Project /projekt Qualitativ e methods/ kvalitative metode 10 3 Graded Internal testing with internal Konstituerende Project Theme/pr ojekttema 10 3 Graded Test with external Thesis /speciale Research design and communic ation/ Forskning sdesign og formidling 10 3 Passed-notpassed or Graded Test with internal Thesis 30 4 Graded Test with external Konstituerende 2.1. Faglige progressionsbestemmelser The student can only register for examination in European Cultural Analysis and European Institutions once the exam in theories of Culture has been passed. The Student can only register for the examinations of The Project Module after the examination in European Cultural Analysis has been passed. The examination in European Cultural Analysis and The Optional Topic may be combined into one exam, which then merits 20 ECTS. The student can only register for the examination in The Project Theme if he or she registers for the examinations in Qualitative Methods and Research Design and Communication during the same semester. Only students who have registered for the examination in The Project Theme can participate in the students conference in December. The student may only submit his or her thesis after all other examinations in the Master s degree programme have been passed. 6
2.2. Modulbeskrivelse Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Introduction Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: knowledge of different historical and contemporary perceptions of the idea of Europe; insight into different types of arguments in the discussion of Europe. knowledge of the preconditions for the contemporary political and cultural landscape in Europe through an understanding of the history of the idea of Europe; comprehension of current affairs with cultural, political and social relevance in Europe. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences regarding to: the ability to identify different representations of Europe with regards to the history of the idea of Europe; the ability to identify and analyse different types of arguments in the discussion of Europe; the ability to contextualise current debates about European affairs; the ability to work and study in an international environment; the ability to present academic work for an academic audience. Modulets discipliner The Introduction Module consists of the following disciplines: History of the idea of Europe, Current Affairs. Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Analysis Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: knowledge of how to apply cultural theories in analysis; insight into the role of theories in analysis. knowledge of how to analyse cultural and political issues of European relevance; knowledge of European institutions and their role in European decision making processes; knowledge of political topics of relevance to European integration and 7
cooperation. understanding of cultural affairs in Europe; knowledge of how to analyse cultural arguments in relation to European affairs. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences regarding: the ability to deal theoretically and analytically with a specific topic; the ability to identify and analyse different theoretical positions and evaluate their analytical potentials. the ability to apply theories of culture in analytical work. the ability to analyse and discuss current aspects of European integration; the ability to understand cultural affairs in Europe. Modulets discipliner The Analysis Module consists of the following disciplines; Theories of Culture, European Cultural Analysis, European Institutions. Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Optional topic/internship Qualifications Through the module optional topic/internship the student has the opportunity to give their Master s degree programme a particular academic toning by including other subject areas and thus to enhance their individual competency profile. The module gives the students the opportunity to achieve the following academic competences In case of Internship knowledge of how academic competences and qualifications are applied in a workplace; skills in combining knowledge from the European Studies programme with that of an internship; knowledge of an area or topic of relevance to the students specialisation. In case of an optional subject knowledge of the theories and methods relevant to the topic in question; skills in combining knowledge from the European Studies programme with that of an optional course; knowledge of an area or topic of relevance to the students specialisation. Competences 8
Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences in: In case of Internship ability to reflect on the contributions of approaches and topics not covered in the European Studies programme; ability to identify, combine, and apply relevant methods and perspectives to solve specific problems; ability to contribute to the solution of a concrete task in a workplace. In case of an Optional Topic ability to reflect on the contributions of approaches and topics not covered in the European Studies programme; ability to identify, combine, and apply relevant methods and perspectives to solve specific problems in other disciplines than those represented by or at a more complex level than in the standard courses. Modulets discipliner Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) The Optional Topic/Internship module consists of the following courses Optional topic or Internship The Project Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: knowledge of relevant research topics; knowledge of qualitative methods; knowledge of project design; skills relating to data collection in a European context; experience in analysing collected data; knowledge of how to work on an academic project; understanding of how to form a functional work organisation; knowledge of how to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams; knowledge of different communication techniques. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences in regards to: the ability use qualitative methods; the ability to identify, collect and analyse relevant data; the ability to participate in an intercultural and interdisciplinary work organisation; the ability to contextualise current debates about European affairs; 9
the ability to present academic work for a specific audience; time management in a longer-term project. Modulets discipliner The Project Module consists of the following disciplines: Qualitative Methods, Project Theme, Project Design and Communication. Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Thesis The thesis module gives the student the following qualifications and competences: Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: ability to apply key terminology, theories and methodology selected from one or more disciplines within European Studies; skills in analysis; time management skills in a long-term project; skills in communication. Competences Through working on the subject matter, the student obtains academic and social competences in: identifying, combining, and applying relevant methods and perspectives to solve a specific problem; designing a project to match specific requirements of time and length; analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the use of a combination of perspectives, tools, theories, and methodologies for a major project. Modulets discipliner The thesis module consists of the following discipline Thesis 2.3. Uddannelsens enkelte prøver History of the Idea of Europe The purpose is to introduce the student to the ambiguous and contested meanings of the concept of Europe. Furthermore the purpose is to provide the student with an understanding of how different ideas of Europe frame the current understanding of Europe as they appear in the discussion of e.g. Europe s borders, the meanings of the European Union, and European identity. 10
- demonstrates knowledge of different historical and contemporary perceptions of the idea of Europe; - is able to evaluate different types of arguments in the discussion of Europe; - demonstrates knowledge of the preconditions of the contemporary political and cultural landscape through an insight into ideas of Europe; - is able to identify and analyse historical ideas and relate them to the contemporary context. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically take the form of lectures combined with instruction in smaller groups. During the lectures the main points from the syllabus will be explained. The group sessions will give the student the opportunity to discuss further the problems and issues raised in the lectures and in course literature. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of written paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages on a topic of the students own choice. The topic, which must be relevant for the course should be discussed with the teacher before the end of the course. The paper must include relevant parts of the syllabus. Current Affairs The purpose is to allow the student to work with a European topic or event of current interest using relevant theories and methods. Through the course the student will have the opportunity to familiarize him- or herself with the relevant literature in relation to a specific theme or topic, to acquire appropriate methodological and theoretical insight into this theme or topic, and to discuss it in an academic setting. The seminar pays particular attention to how to compose, structure and give an oral presentation. - demonstrates appropriate knowledge and understanding of the course literature; - demonstrate analytical and practical understanding of the themes and topics of the course: - demonstrates knowledge of the theoretical and methodological considerations introduced during the course; - is able to discuss a current topic academically; - demonstrates ability to structure and give a presentation of a given topic. 11
Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically involve lectures, student presentations, and class discussion. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination is a 40 minutes individual oral exam based on a preassigned topic relating to the course syllabus. The student will be given the assigned topic 24 hours before the exam. The exam starts with a 15-20 minutes presentation by the student covering the assigned topic. This presentation is followed by a dialogue between the student and the. Theories of Culture The purpose is to give the student an insight into the theoretical foundation of cultural analysis and an understanding of how theories might be applied in cultural analysis and in other forms of analyses in a European context. The purpose is furthermore to introduce the student to selected theories and to develop an understanding of how they can be applied. - demonstrate a knowledge and an understanding of cultural theories; - is able to discuss and compare different theories; - exhibits an understanding of the role of theories in analysis. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically involve lectures and student presentations. Furthermore there will typically be tuition in smaller groups, which will allow students to discuss and reflect on theoretical positions orally and in writing. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a written paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages on an assigned topic. The student has 7 days to complete and submit the paper. European Institutions The purpose is to introduce the student to the historical and political development and functioning of European political institutions. The seminar will focus specifically on a few European political institutions including the institutions of the European Union. The purpose is furthermore to give the student an understanding of the institutional structures and decision-making 12
processes of selected institutions. o o o o demonstrates knowledge of the European institutions dealt with during the course; demonstrates knowledge of the institutions role in decisionmaking processes in Europe; demonstrates knowledge of the relevant theories; demonstrates knowledge of the course literature. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically take the form of lectures combined with teaching in smaller groups. During the lectures the main points from the syllabus will be explained. In the smaller groups the student will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on lectures and texts. Eksamensbestemmelser The exam consists of a written paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages on an assigned topic. The student has 7 days to complete and submit the paper. European Cultural Analysis The purpose is to give the student a comprehensive understanding of doing cultural analysis in a European context. Furthermore the purpose is to allow the student to work with the theories introduced during the course Theories of Culture in relation to specific cases. - demonstrates analytical insight into the topics and themes dealt with during the course; - demonstrates knowledge of course literature; - demonstrates ability to use theories in analysis; - demonstrates ability to evaluate and analyse cultural issues; - demonstrates ability to situate cultural issues in a European context. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically involve teacher presentations, student presentations and class discussions. There may be some work with case studies, and some group work. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a written paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages on a topic of the students own choice. The topic, which must be 13
relevant for the course should be discussed with the teacher before the end of the course. The paper must include relevant parts of the syllabus. Optional Topic The purpose of the optional topic is to allow the student to give their Master s degree programme a particular academic toning by including another subject area than the ones already included in the European Studies programme and thus to enhance their individual competency profile. The student can choose a course within or outside the Institute of History and Area Studies. The Board of Studies must approve course selection if chosen outside of European Studies. explores issues relevant to European Studies, which provides the student with an opportunity to acquire a more certain emphasis of interest. applies an understanding of key terminology, concepts, theories, and methodology learned during the optional course. combines theory, methodology, sources, and data into analysis; is able to formulate a problem and answer it. Undervisningsformer If the course is chosen from the department of European Studies, please check the relevant course for teaching forms; if the course is chosen from another department or institute, you must check their study regulations. Prøven aflægges på The language of instruction. Eksamensbestemmelser If the student follows a course at European Studies, the examination will consist of an oral exam based on a synopsis of 3-5 pages. The topic for the synopsis is chosen by the student and must be approved by the teacher one month prior to the date of the oral exam. The synopsis must be handed in 14 days before the oral exam. The duration of the oral examination is 40 minutes including evaluation. The examination starts with a 15-20 minutes presentation by the student and continues as a dialogue between the student and the. European Cultural Analysis in combination with Optional Topic The purpose is to allow the student to do cultural analysis on a more extensive material. The purpose is furthermore to allow the student to develop knowledge about cultural issues in Europe and to refine their analytical competences on the basis of working with a concrete case. 14
- demonstrates ability to construct an analytical problem which is relevant in a European context; - demonstrates ability to combine knowledge from the optional course with knowledge from European cultural analysis in an analysis; - demonstrates analytical insight into the topics and themes dealt with; - demonstrates ability to use theories in analysis; - demonstrates insights into the relevant methodology; - demonstrates ability to evaluate and analyse cultural issues; Undervisningsformer Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a written paper of a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 24 pages about a relevant topic of the student s choice. The topic must be approved by the instructor of the course European Cultural Analysis before the end of this course. Internship The optional course can be exchanged for an internship in a Danish, European or international workplace. The purpose of this is to allow the student to get experience in applying academic knowledge to concrete work assignments. The internship must be of a minimum of 1 month and equal 150-200 hours of work experience. The student must carry out work that matches his or her academic skills and competences. Before the internship begins, an agreement must be signed between the internship host and the Board of Studies. This agreement should as a minimum contain: Place of work Kind of work Duration of internship Contact person/supervisor Wage (if applicable) Publication Copy right student - reflects on how he/she applied skills acquired at European Studies, - shows ability to use academic competences to deal with a topic relevant to both European Studies and the host of the 15
internship. Undervisningsformer The internship will give the student an opportunity to learn by doing. Eksamensbestemmelser A free paper of minimum 12 and maximum 14 pages, written about a topic defined by the student and approved by a supervisor at European Studies. The topic must be relevant for the tasks undertaken by the student during the internship. Project Theme The course Project Theme should be seen as integral with the two courses Qualitative Methods, and Research Design and Communication. The exams of these three courses should be taken in combination, and within the same semester. The purpose is to give the student the unique opportunity to combine theoretical, analytical and methodological work, and to undertake various forms of data collection, all in an intercultural and interdisciplinary team. This work may consist of the completion of a task proposed by a company, an organisation or a public institution, or it may consist in contributing to a conference publication. The purpose of the Project Theme is to give students an introduction to the relevant theoretical and empirical literature relating to the specific theme, enable them to independently identify and work with further literature and to enable them to make individual contributions to a larger project. Project Theme must be taken together with the courses Qualitative Methods and Research Design and Communication. - demonstrates a theoretical and analytical understanding of the project theme; - demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of different ways to analyse qualitative material; - demonstrates ability to combine different kinds of data in analysis; - is able to contribute independently to intercultural and interdisciplinary team work; Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically consist of lectures, workshops, practical exercises, teamwork and research based class discussions. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a paper of 10-12 pages written individually in 16
relation to the project theme. A first draft of this paper is to be presented and discussed at a students conference in December as part of the examination in Project Design and Communication (see below). The final draft is to be handed in the beginning of January. Qualitative Methods The purpose of this course is to give the student insight into the definition and applicability of qualitative methods in order to enable the student to collect and analyse qualitative data. Furthermore the purpose is to give the student the ability to combine qualitative data with other forms of material, and the ability to reflect on methodology. During the course the student is introduced to different data collection techniques e.g. observation, interview techniques, focus groups, and questionnaires, and to different techniques for reporting and working with the collected material. - demonstrates knowledge of qualitative methods; - demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of different ways to collect qualitative material; - demonstrates knowledge of ethical issues; - demonstrates knowledge of how collected data can be combined with other forms of material; - is able to reflect on methodology; - is able to analyse qualitative data. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically take form as lectures, workshops, practical exercises, teamwork and research based class discussions. Eksamensbestemmelser The exam can be passed in one of two different ways: A: If the student participates in the course Project Theme, the examination consists of an individual paper of 10-12 pages outlining and discussing the methodological foundation of the paper written for Project Theme. B: If the student does not participate in the course Project Theme, the examination consists of a paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages where the student discusses qualitative methods in relation to an analysis of qualitative data that he or she collected themselves. 17
Research Design and Communication The purpose is to train the student s ability to plan and design research projects as well as to communicate the projects to particular audiences. During the course the student will learn how to design a realistic project in view of the aims of the project, available time and resources. Furthermore the student will be taught to understand some epistemological and ethical consequences of design choices. The student will also be introduced to relevant communication techniques in order to enable him or her to choose the most suitable ways of communication in relation to the topic and the target audience. - demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of research design; - demonstrates ability to design a realistic project; - demonstrates ability to defend theoretical and methodological choices; - demonstrates knowledge of communication techniques; - demonstrates ability to communicate research to a particular audience. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically take form as lectures, workshops, practical exercises, teamwork and research based class discussions. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination can be passed in one of two different ways: A: If the student participates in the course Project Theme, the examination is an individual oral presentation based on the first draft of a paper of 10-12 pages written individually. The paper must deal with one or more topics from the course project theme. The oral examination will take place at a student conference by the end of term. B: If the student does not participate in the course Project Theme, the exam consists of an individual oral examination based on a written paper of min 5 and max 7 pages. The paper presents the research design of a specific work. The oral examination starts with an oral presentation of the specific work and continues as a dialogue between student and. The oral exam lasts 20 minutes of which the student can use max 10 minutes for the presentation. 18
Thesis The purpose of the thesis is to train the student s ability to work independently, analytically, methodologically and theoretically with a comprehensive body of material. Through a feedback process from thesis seminar and supervisor the student learn to structure his or her work with the material, to identify relevant issues and problems, and to deal with them theoretically and methodologically. The student applies to the Board of Studies to be assigned a supervisor. is able to design a coherent project which is relevant in a European context; demonstrates knowledge of methodological issues; is able to apply theory in analysis; is able to reflect on data and analysis in relation to theories and methods; demonstrates an ability to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through the European Studies programme. employs a variety of the skills and competences acquired through the programme in European Studies within a single analytical framework. is able to communicate complex issues convincingly in an academic form. Undervisningsformer Thesis seminar and individual supervision Eksamensbestemmelser The thesis is a written text of minimum 50 and maximum 60 pages plus a summary of maximum 2 pages. The summary is evaluated as part of the thesis. The student chooses a topic in consultation with a supervisor at the beginning of the fourth semester. The thesis is due at the end of the fourth semester. European Studies, line B Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Introduction Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: 19
insight into different types of arguments in the discussion of Europe; comprehension of current affairs with social, cultural and political relevance in Europe. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences regarding to: the ability to identify and analyse different types of arguments in the discussion of Europe; the ability to contextualise current debates about European affairs; the ability to present academic work for an academic audience. Modulets discipliner The Introduction Module consists of the following disciplines: Current Affairs. Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Analysis Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: knowledge of how to apply cultural theories in analysis; Insight into the role of theories in analysis. knowledge of how to analyse cultural issues of European relevance; understanding of cultural affairs in Europe; knowledge of how to analyse cultural arguments in relation to European affairs. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences regarding to: the ability to deal with cultural topics from a theoretical and analytical perspective; the ability to identify and analyse different theoretical positions and judge their analytical potentials; the ability to apply theories of culture in analytical work; the ability to understand cultural affairs in Europe. Modulets discipliner The Analysis Module consists of the following disciplines Theories of Culture, European Cultural Analysis. 20
Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Optional Topic/Internship Qualifications Through the module Optional Topic/Internship the student has the opportunity to give their Master s degree programme a particular academic toning by including other subject areas and thus to enhance their individual competency profile. The module gives the students the opportunity to achieve the following academic competences: knowledge of the theories and methods relevant of the topic in question; skills in combining knowledge from the European Studies programme with that of an optional course or internship; knowledge of how academic competences and qualifications are applied in a workplace; knowledge of an area or topic of relevance to the students specialisation. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences regarding to: : ability to reflect on the contributions of approaches and topics not covered in the European Studies programme; ability to identify, combine, and apply relevant methods and perspectives to solve specific problems in other disciplines than those represented by or at a more complex level than in the standard courses; ability to contribute to the solution of a concrete task in a workplace. Modulets discipliner The Optional Topic/Internship module consists of the following courses Optional topics 1, 2 & 3 and/or Internship 10 30 ECTS Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) The Project Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: knowledge of relevant research topics; knowledge of qualitative methods; 21
knowledge of project design; skills relating to data collection in a European context; experience in analysing collected data; knowledge of how to work on an academic project; understanding of how to form a functional work organisation; knowledge of how to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams; knowledge of different communication techniques. Competences Through working on the subject matters, the student obtains academic and social competences in regards to: the ability to use qualitative methods; the ability to identify, collect and analyse relevant data; the ability to participate in an intercultural and interdisciplinary work organisation; the ability to contextualise current debates about European affairs; the ability to present academic work for a specific audience; time management in a longer-term project. Modulets discipliner The Project Module consists of the following disciplines Qualitative Methods Project Theme Project Design and Communication Modulets titel Mål (kvalifikationer og kompetencer) Thesis The thesis module gives the student the following qualifications and competences: Qualifications The student gains qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills within the following areas: ability to apply key terminology, theories and methodology selected from one or more disciplines within European Studies; skills in analysis; time management skills in a long-term project; skills in communication. Competences Through working on the subject matter, the student obtains academic and social competences in: identifying, combining, and applying relevant methods and perspectives to solve a specific problem; designing a project to match specific requirements of time and 22
length; analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the use of a combination of perspectives, tools, theories, and methodologies for a major project. Modulets discipliner The thesis module consists of the following discipline: Thesis 2.3. Uddannelsens enkelte prøver Current Affairs The purpose is to allow the student to work with a European topic or event of current interest using relevant theories and methods. Through the course the student will have the opportunity to familiarize him- or herself with the relevant literature in relation to a specific theme or topic, to acquire appropriate methodological and theoretical insight into this theme or topic, and to discuss it in an academic setting. The seminar pays particular attention to how to compose, structure and give an oral presentation. - demonstrates appropriate knowledge and understanding of the course literature; - demonstrate analytical and practical understanding of the themes and topics of the course: - demonstrates knowledge of the theoretical and methodological considerations introduced during the course; - is able to discuss a current topic academically; - demonstrates ability to structure and give a presentation of a given topic. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically involve lectures, student presentations, and class discussion. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination is a 40 minutes individual oral exam based on a preassigned topic relating to the course syllabus. The student will be given the assigned topic 24 hours before the exam. The exam starts with a 10-15 minutes presentation by the student covering the assigned topic. This presentation is followed by a dialogue between the student and the. 23
Theories of Culture The purpose is to give the student an insight into the theoretical foundation of cultural analysis and an understanding of how theories might be applied in cultural analysis and in other forms of analyses in a European context. The purpose is furthermore to introduce the student to selected theories and to develop an understanding of how they can be applied. student - demonstrate a knowledge and an understanding of cultural theories; - is able to discuss and compare different theories; - exhibits an understanding of the role of theories in analysis. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically involve lectures and student presentations. Furthermore there will typically be tuition in smaller groups, which will allow students to discuss and reflect on theoretical positions orally and in writing. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a written paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages on an assigned topic. There are 7 days to write the paper. European Cultural Analysis The purpose is to give the student a comprehensive understanding of doing cultural analysis in a European context. Furthermore the purpose is to allow the student to work with the theories introduced during the course Theories of Culture in relation to specific cases. - demonstrates analytical insight into the topics and themes dealt with during the course; - demonstrates knowledge of course literature; - demonstrates ability to use theories in analysis; - demonstrates ability to evaluate and analyse cultural issues; - demonstrate ability to situate cultural issues in a European context. 24
Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically involve teacher presentations, student presentations and class discussions. There may be some work with case studies, and some group work. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a written paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages on a topic students own choice. The topic, which must be relevant for the course should be discussed with the teacher before the end of the course. The paper must include relevant parts of the syllabus. Optional Topic The purpose of the optional topic is to allow the student to give their Master s degree programme a particular academic toning by including another subject area than the ones already included in the European Studies programme and thus to enhance their individual competency profile. The student can choose courses within or outside the Institute of History and Area Studies. The Board of Studies must approve course selection if chosen outside of European Studies. explores issues relevant to European Studies, which provides the student with an opportunity to acquire a more certain emphasis of interest; applies an understanding of key terminology, concepts, theories, and methodology learned during the optional course; combines theory, methodology, sources, and data into analysis; is able to formulate a problem and answer it. Undervisningsformer If the course is chosen from the department of European Studies, the student must check the relevant course for teaching forms; if the course is chosen from another department or institute, the student must check their study regulations. Prøven aflægges på The language of instruction. Eksamensbestemmelser If the student follows courses at European Studies, the examination will consist of an oral exam based on a synopsis of 3-5 pages. The topic for the synopsis is chosen by the student and must be approved by the teacher one month prior to the date of the oral exam. The synopsis must be handed in 14 days before the oral exam. The duration of the oral examination is 40 minutes including evaluation. The examination starts with a 15-20 minutes presentation by the student and continues as a dialogue between the student and the. 25
European Cultural Analysis in combination with Optional Topic The purpose is to allow the student to do cultural analysis on a more extensive material. The purpose is furthermore to allow the student to develop knowledge about cultural issues in Europe and to refine their analytical competences on the basis of working with a concrete case. - demonstrates ability to construct an analytical problem which is relevant in a European context; - demonstrates ability to combine knowledge from the optional course with knowledge from European cultural analysis in an analysis; - demonstrates analytical insight into the topics and themes dealt with; - demonstrates ability to use theories in analysis; - demonstrates insights into the relevant methodology; - demonstrates ability to evaluate and analyse cultural issues. Undervisningsformer Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a written paper of a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 24 pages about a relevant topic of the student s choice. The topic must be approved by the instructor of the course European Cultural Analysis before the end of this course. Internship The optional courses can be exchanged for one or more internship(s) in a Danish, European or international workplace. The purpose of this is to allow the student to get experience in applying academic knowledge to concrete work assignments. During the internship the student must carry out work that matches his or her academic skills and competences. Before the internship begins, an agreement must be signed between the internship host and the board of studies. This agreement should as a minimum contain: Place of work Kind of work Duration of internship 26
Contact person/supervisor Wage (if applicable) Publication Copy right In order to acquire 10 ECTS for the internship it must be of at least 1 month and equal between 150-200 hours: In order to acquire 20 ECTS for the internship it must be of at least 2 months and equal between 300-400 hours; In order to acquire 30 ECTS for the internship it must be of at least 3 months and equal 450-600 hours - reflects on how he/she applied skills acquired at European Studies; - shows ability to use academic competences to deal with a topic relevant to both European Studies and the host of the internship. Undervisningsformer The internships will give the students an opportunity to learn by doing. Eksamensbestemmelser A paper of minimum 12 and maximum 14 pages, written about a topic defined by the student and approved by a supervisor at European Studies, supplemented by a letter of confirmation from the internship host that the student has completed the internship in a satisfactory way. The topic must be relevant for the tasks undertaken by the student during the internship. Project Theme The course Project Theme should be seen as integral with the two courses Qualitative Methods, and Research Design and Communication. The exams of these three courses should be taken in combination, and within the same semester. The purpose is to give the student the unique opportunity to combine theoretical, analytical and methodological work, and to undertake various forms of data collection, all in an intercultural and interdisciplinary team. This work may consist of the completion of a task proposed by a company, an organisation or a public institution, or it may consist in contributing to a conference publication. The purpose of the Project Theme is to give students an introduction to the relevant theoretical and empirical literature relating to the specific theme, enable them to independently identify and work with further literature and to enable them to make individual contributions to a larger project. Project Theme must be taken together with the courses Qualitative Methods and Research Design and Communication. 27
- demonstrates a theoretical and analytical understanding of the project theme; - demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of different ways to analyse qualitative material; - demonstrates ability to combine different kinds of data in analysis; - is able to contribute independently to intercultural and interdisciplinary team work; Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically consist of lectures, workshops, practical exercises, teamwork and research based class discussions. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination consists of a paper of 10-12 pages written individually in relation to the project theme. A first draft of this paper is to be presented and discussed at a students conference in December as part of the examination in Project Design and Communication (see below). The final draft is to be handed in the beginning of January. Qualitative Methods The purpose of this course is to give the student insight into the definition and applicability of qualitative methods in order to enable the student to collect and analyse qualitative data. Furthermore the purpose is to give the student the ability to combine qualitative data with other forms of material, and the ability to reflect on methodology. During the course the student is introduced to different data collection techniques e.g. observation, interview techniques, focus groups, questionnaires, and to different techniques for reporting and working with the collected material. - demonstrate knowledge of qualitative methods; - demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of different ways to collect qualitative material; - demonstrates knowledge of ethical issues; - demonstrates knowledge of how collected data can be combined with other forms of material; - is able to reflect on methodology; - is able to analyse qualitative data. 28
Undervisningsformer Instruction will typically take form as lectures, workshops, practical exercises, teamwork and research based class discussions. Eksamensbestemmelser The examination can be passed in one of two different ways: A: If the student participates in the course Project Theme, the exam consists of an individual paper of 10-12 pages outlining and discussing the methodological foundation of the paper written for Project Theme. B: If the student does not participate in the course Project Theme, the exam consists of a paper of minimum 10 and maximum 12 pages where the student discusses qualitative methods in relation to an analysis of qualitative data that he or she collected themselves. Research Design and Communication The purpose is to train the student s ability to plan and design research projects as well as to communicate the projects to particular audiences. During the course the student will learn how to design a realistic project in view of the aims of the project, available time and resources. Furthermore the student will be taught to understand some epistemological and ethical consequences of design choices. The student will also be introduced to relevant communication techniques in order to enable him or her to choose the most suitable ways of communication in relation to the topic and the target audience. - demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of research design; - demonstrates ability to design a realistic project; - demonstrates ability to defend theoretical and methodological choices; - demonstrates knowledge of communication techniques; - demonstrates ability to communicate research to a particular audience. Undervisningsformer Instructions will typically take form as lectures, workshops, practical exercises, teamwork and research based class discussions. Eksamensbestemmelser The exam can be passed in one of two different ways: 29
A: If the student participates in the course Project Theme, the examination is an individual oral presentation based on the first draft of a paper of 10-12 pages written individually. The paper must deal with one or more topics from the course project theme. The oral examination will take place at a student conference by the end of term. B: If the student does not participate in the course Project Theme, the exam consists of an individual oral examination based on a written paper of min 5 and max 7 pages. The paper presents the research design of a specific work. The oral examination starts with an oral presentation of the specific work and continues as a dialogue between student and. The oral exam lasts 20 minutes of which the student can use max 10 minutes for the presentation. Thesis The purpose of the thesis is to train the student s ability to work independently, analytically, methodologically and theoretically with a comprehensive body of material. Through a feedback process from thesis seminar and supervisor the student learn to structure his or her work with the material, to identify relevant issues and problems, and to deal with them theoretically and methodologically. The student applies to the Board of Studies to be assigned a supervisor. is able to design a coherent project which is relevant in a European context; demonstrates knowledge of methodological issues; is able to apply theory in analysis; is able to reflect on data and analysis in relation to theories and methods; demonstrates an ability to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through the European Studies programme. employs a variety of the skills and competences acquired through the programme in European Studies within a single analytical framework. is able to communicate complex issues convincingly in an academic form. Undervisningsformer Thesis seminar and individual supervision 30