Higher Education in a European Perspective

Study year 2009-2010

Language: English

Course description

Higher education and research are regarded as cornerstones of the future of the European knowledge society, both for its economic development and its social cohesion. At both the national and the international policy levels it is recognized that the European knowledge society and knowledge economy will benefit from a well-functioning higher education and research system that goes beyond the national boundaries of the EU member states. At the same time, higher education and research traditionally belongs to the competences of the nation states. Therefore, the further development of higher education and research at the European level is interesting from a policy perspective and full of potential tensions that ask for smart policies.

In the last decades, many policy initiatives have been taken to harmonize the different higher education and research systems of the EU member countries. In these processes of harmonization the Bologna process and the Lisbon strategy have become triggers for change and discussions. Bit by bit the European Higher Education Area and the European Research Area are beginning to take shape.

During this course this evolutionary processes will be presented. Students will get acquainted with the various actors, policy issues and policy instruments of European higher education and research politics. The most important policy trends, issues, rules and barriers will be dealt with. The aim is to provide students knowledge as regards the dynamics to develop and shape higher education and research at the European level.

Deelnemende opleiding: European Studies (ES)

Phase B3

Quartile K3

5.0 EC

Teachers: Adrie Dassen

Written exam

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