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Seminar on Contemporary Economic Issues III [ LECON2382 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Delbecque Bernard ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes

 

Students debate on a topical issue.

- They write a report with a defense supporting their view. They rely on the economic knowledge they have acquired, on the specialized business press (e.g.  Economic Voice) and possibly on new literature.

- They then debate orally.

- They write a summary of the discussions.

Aims

At the end of the activity, students will be able

- to synthesize the elements that are essential to the understanding a topical economic problem,

- to activate and mobilize their economic knowledge,

- to conduct a clear and structured analytical reasoning by applying conceptual frameworks and analytic models,

- to demonstrate intellectual independence in reasoning,

- to express a message in a clear and structured way, both orally and in writing,

- to present his/her case in a relevant and persuasive manner.

Evaluation methods

The evaluation is based onthe quality of intermediate and final written work, on the quality of oral presentations and on the discussion about the work of the other students.

Teaching methods

Students debate on a topical issue.

- They write a report with a defense supporting their view. They rely on the economic knowledge they have acquired, on the specialized business press (e.g.  Economic Voice) and possibly on new literature.

- They then debate orally.

- They write a summary of the discussions.

Content

 The topic  may change each year, according to the economic questions of the moment.

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in Economics: General
> Master [120] in Mathematical Engineering
> Master [120] in Multilingual Communication
Faculty or entity
in charge
> ECON


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