Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in translation and interpretation | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The programme for this course aims to present general economics using language that is not overly technical or mathematical. It includes the study of the major themes of micro- and macroeconomics such as: consumer behaviour, the producer theory, the product market, currency, inflation, etc.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The main objectives of this course are:
- Mastering and processing microeconomic and macroeconomic information relevant to understanding how currency and the markets function, company management and consumer behaviour;
- Familiarising students with basic economic terms with a view to introducing them to the fundamental notions of general economics and the basic mechanisms of economics;
- Developing a critical approach to the economic environment in which the students will be required to evolve;
- Developing precise analysis and the correct use of the terms employed.
- Making difficult notions of economics easily accessible.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
None
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Theoretical development accompanied by examples, reflection, text analyses and exercises.
Recommended or required readings
Material:
Written material is provided. This represents the course structure and should be completed with the students' notes.
Bibliography
Main sources and references:
A.Heertje-P.Pieretti-P.Barthélemy, Principes d'économie politique, 3ème éd. De boeck, Brussels 2000;
Joseph Stiglitz - Carl Walsh, Principes d'économie moderne, 2ème éd. De Boeck, Brussels 2004;
Bernard JURION, Economie politique, De Boeck.
Yves de Wasseige, L'économie politique, Couleur livres, Brussels 2005;
Press articles (current affairs, special features, etc.);
Various economic statistical reports (Eurostat, BNB, etc.);
Various websites: création-pme.Wallonie.be, mineco.fgov.be, notaire.be, etc.
Assessment methods and criteria
Final written exam relating to all the subjects covered in class.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
isabelle.kaisin@ulg.ac.be