 | Study programme 2021-2022 | Français | |
 | Economic and Social History | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's à la Warocqué School of Business and Economics |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| UW-B1-SGEGIG-005-M | Compulsory UE | STEFFENS Sven | W701 - FWEG - Service du Doyen |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-DDIV-005 | Economic and Social History - AAEP | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Implement an academic view on knowledge, particularly through the mastery of methods and literature research tools.
- Understand, synthesise and discuss complex information and texts on economics and management.
- Demonstrate working and analytical rigour.
- Be rigorous and independent in learning, particularly through adequate planning of activities to be undertaken in order to best utilise the time available.
- Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
- Demonstrate self-awareness, assess themself, and adapt.
Learning Outcomes of UE
Gives a synthesis of world economic and social history, more particularly of the western countries. Explains basic historical concepts which allow to understand the most important evolutions. At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to see the actual western society, its work and production schemes, in the historical context and to question it.
Content of UE
History of work and of the different categories of workers that appeared within the historical evolution from the beginnings of mankind up to now. Description and analysis of the coming of agriculture, crafts and industry. Advancements and problems of the western economic system.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Multiple choice test
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Multiple choice test
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| W-DDIV-005 |
Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| W-DDIV-005 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| W-DDIV-005 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| W-DDIV-005 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| W-DDIV-005 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| W-DDIV-005 | Paul Bairoch, Victoires et déboires : histoire économique et sociale du monde du XVIe siècle à nos jours, Paris, Gallimard, 1997, 3 vol. C.A. Bayly, La naissance du monde moderne (1780-1914), Paris, 2007. Fernand Braudel, Civilisation matérielle, économie et capitalisme (XVe-XVIIIe siècles), Paris, Armand Colin, 1979, 3 vol. Serge Jaumain, Industrialisation et sociétés 1830-1970 : La Belgique, Paris, Ellipses, 1998 ; Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens. Une brève histoire de l'humanité, Paris, Albin Michel, 2015. |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| W-DDIV-005 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| W-DDIV-005 | Authorized |