Summer Programme 2010
Courses on Offer
ART 107E, Modernism and After: A Belgian and European Perspective – Leon Lock
6 ECTS
Discusses a selection of modern and postmodern works of art – with an emphasis on contributions by Belgian artists – placed in a international, comparative frame. Modern and postmodern art for which the notions "abstraction,” expression,” “conceptualization” and “narrative” will act as a foil. Includes field trips.
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BUS 389E, European Patents and Trade Laws – Bruno de Vuyst
6 ECTS
Introduction to European patents, patent requirements and prosecution, licensing, anti-infringement action, European trade marks, trade mark requirements and prosecution, licensing, and trade mark infringement and anti-counterfeit and anti-piracy action. The course includes hands-on exercises in patent writing and trademark search.
Prerequisite: introductory course in Business Law
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BUS 289E, Organizational Communication and European Diversity – Frank Billingsley
6 ECTS
Organizational Communication is the process by which individuals exchange information and establish a common understanding. This course will examine one key component of organizational behavior, communication. This evaluation will be illustrated through the applied study of the structure of communication within organizations. The problems, issues, and techniques are analyzed through case studies, exercises, and team projects to improve personal effectiveness in communication and negotiation within a multicultural society.
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CMM 289E, Topics in European Film History – Wouter Hessels
6 ECTS
This course offers an illustrated survey of the most important currents, schools, films and filmmakers within the European Film History (early cinema in Europe, European avant-garde cinema during twenties, propaganda and poetic realism, beginning of sound film, Italian neorealism, French New Wave, British New Cinema, modernist and contemporary author’s cinema). The main emphasis will be placed on seeing and understanding films as texts (with story and style) operating in their differents contexts (social, cultural, economic, political, technological,...). Each class will concentrate on a specific current and will be followed by a screening in Cinematek/ Filmmuseum Brussels (www.cinematek.be).
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CMM 389E, European Union Risk and Crisis Communication – David Zaruk
6 ECTS
GMOs, climate change, pesticides, chemicals, nanotechnology, … there are a lot of uncertainties affecting our decision-making. Fear of catastrophe or disaster has become a principle subject of concern in today’s 24 hour media, creating a market for preparedness for risks and crises from floods and droughts to climate change adaptation to flu pandemics to nuclear meltdowns to chemical or food risks. Communicators, from industry lobbyists to NGO campaigners, have adopted risk strategies into their communication plans, leading EU policy-makers to adapt more quickly to the context of emerging issues and public perceptions. This course addresses risk communications theories, how risks and crises affect our public and personal decision-making, how communicators and EU policy-makers use scientific expertise to build public trust and how the media reports on risk issues.
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ECN 389E, Banking in Europe – Jean Bellemans and Bruno de Vuyst
6 ECTS
Covers the various types of banks in Europe, their organization, their financial statements, the main services they offer, and the main regulations they have to comply with. The financial/banking crisis that began in 2007 will also be discussed, including causes, consequences, responsibilities and lessons to learn. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting
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INT 381E, Internship
6 ECTS
Working in a sponsoring firm or organisation, students undertake a 150-hour project on a theme or topic related to their major. The list of internships available in Summer 2010 is available here.
POL 334E, The European Union in the World – Amy Kreppel (University of Florida)
6 ECTS
This course explores the changing role of the European Union (EU) on the global stage. This course will examine the evolution of the EU’s global influence through an analysis of several key areas of influence, including enlargement, trade and economic policy and the development of defence policy.
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POL 389E, Democratic Transitions in Central and Eastern Europe. The Quality of New Democracies and the Impact of the EU – Tommaso Chiamparino
6 ECTS
Critical observation of the process of democratization and democratic consolidation in Central and Eastern Europe after 1989, with the main theoretical positions on democratic transition and their application to the region concerned. This course will include recent debates on the “quality” of democracies and on their social and economic outcomes.
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STA 101E, Introduction to Statistics – Frederik Van Acker
6 ECTS
Statistical concepts and skills needed for problem solving and decision-making in real-world situations. Topics include describing data with graphs and numbers, correlation and simple linear regression, probability, random variables and probability distributions, distributions, estimation and testing hypotheses.
MTH 140E, Mathematics for Business and Economics - Koen Lefever
6 ECTS
Teaches the mathematical skills required for problem solving and decision making in business through use of mathematical models and specialised techniques. Topics include functions as mathematical models, equation-solving techniques, calculus, exponential growth and time-value of money and partial derivatives and their applications in economic functions.
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Students may register for a maximum of two courses during the Summer 2010 programme. Please see the regulations for more details.
The textbook list is available here.