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Core Module Information
Module title: Understanding European History and Politics for the 21st Century
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IBC08103
Module leader: Nick Pilcher
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Intercultural Business Communication
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module content provides you with an understanding of a number of key areas related to European history and politics, such as citizenship, society, immigration, nationhood and identities. It also considers economic aspects regarding their relation to society and politics, the EU and economic integration, and international relations. One-hour lectures will cover these areas. Throughout the focus is on considering the future of Europe in the context of its history and its politics. Follow up two-hour tutorials discuss these aspects considering their role in the future of Europe. We will reflect on and critically evaluate how different perspectives are expressed and conveyed through a number of different sources such as different national newspapers and different academic texts. Considerations of such sources will give you a broader perspective of the different voices and themes in the history and politics of Europe to today. This will help prepare you for future work in today’s globalizing world through giving you a strong foundation in current understandings of Europe and of its role and situation in a global context.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Show an in-depth understanding of aspects such as the economy, politics, citizenship, identity,
immigration, society, and also nationhood regarding their role in contemporary Europe

LO2: Demonstrate a broad understanding of the role of aspects such as the economy, politics, conflict, European integration, and the EU
in today’s world

LO3: Show the ability to consider and assess different viewpoints based on your own views and those of different sources that you have used and to do so in a presentation

LO4: Convey any viewpoints within the context of your own informed perspective in a presentation helped and informed by your previous written portfolio work
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nick Pilcher
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 This module consists of 3-hour seminars combining lecture and tutorials. The first 45 minutes – 1 hour of each session (after Session 1 which will consist of an hour long introduction + an hour lecture and a one-hour workshop) consists of a lecture on the theme being studied.
Face To Face Tutorial 24 The subsequent two hours of the session will consist of activities that apply the materials learnt in that session and in previous sessions as the module progresses. These activities will be individual, pair, and group discussion and also incorporate role play, simulation, presentation and whole class discussion elements.
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study is a vital element of the module, where you can prepare for classes and reflect on the module's themes. You will also prepare for All materials will be available on Moodle.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 50 1~2 Week 10 , WORDS= 2,500 words You will complete a portfolio based on your chosen area of the course. You will receive feedback on your completed portfolio. You will then use this portfolio to inform your oral presentation.
Oral Presentation 50 3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 20 minutes You will give an oral presentation connected to and based on the choice of area for your portfolio. Should you prefer to record the presentation rather than give it to the class this is also possible.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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