Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Hiligsmann Philippe; Lagneaux Séverine; Rasier Laurent;
Language
French
Prerequisites
None.
Main themes
The purpose of this course is to explore Europe's linguistic and cultural diversity, from a historical and critical perspective, and to examine how this diversity has influenced the European integration process.
The first part of the course will focus on the language aspect. We examine the development of languages in Europe, by comparing the standardisation processes for the main European languages. We also study the use of languages in Europe and their role in European integration.
The second part of the course explores the roots of the pluralism of European cultures, considering historical, anthropological, social and religious aspects. These are then examined with reference to topical examples, with a particular focus on the relations between the various EU Member States, and those with neighbouring countries (such as the relations between 'Western', 'Central' and 'Eastern' Europe).
The first part of the course will focus on the language aspect. We examine the development of languages in Europe, by comparing the standardisation processes for the main European languages. We also study the use of languages in Europe and their role in European integration.
The second part of the course explores the roots of the pluralism of European cultures, considering historical, anthropological, social and religious aspects. These are then examined with reference to topical examples, with a particular focus on the relations between the various EU Member States, and those with neighbouring countries (such as the relations between 'Western', 'Central' and 'Eastern' Europe).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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The course aims to provide a better understanding of the situation of and issues relating to cultural and linguistic diversity in Europe, in the light of history. We will look beyond the differences to identify common cultural, historical and/or linguistic trends in Europe. We will research and analyse the origins and causes of this linguistic and cultural diversity, applying what we learn to current situations. We aim to discern what impact the diversity among Member States has had on the European integration process, and on the relations between the EU and its neighbouring countries. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Evaluation methods
Written exam.
Faculty or entity
EURO
