Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
JAP: Belgian Culture & Trends39034/3349/2425/1/34
Study guide

JAP: Belgian Culture & Trends

39034/3349/2425/1/34
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Hye Dirk
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Short description

This course consists of two parts. In the first part – called Experiencing Belgian Culture - you will become acquainted with various aspects of Belgian society. A general introduction on Belgium will enable you to understand the country better. A few lectures will focus on the political, economic and cultural dimensions of Belgium, a country that has much more to offer than beer and chocolate. Even Belgium’s music scene will be discussed. You will get to know some of our best performing artists since 1960 on the international stage! There will be no written or oral exam on this first part. During the semester, you will work on a group assignment. The results will be presented at the end of the semester. In the second part of this course – called Trends in Management & Communication – an overview of current developments within the broad field of management and communication will be discussed. This part of the course consists of a variety of topics (e.g. reputation management, sustainability, employer branding, circular economy, diversity & inclusion, etc.) that pose a challenge for managers and communication professionals.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course content

Part 1: Introduction Experiencing Belgian Culture
Part 2: Trends in Management & Communication

Study material (text): Mandatory

- Powerpoint slides
- Guest lectures

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing4,00 hours
  • Description: Estimated time for testing
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials20,00 hours
  • Description: Lectures and tutorials
Practicum2,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours
  • Description: Work time outside of contact hours

Evaluation (text)

First exam period
50%: written exam based on the knowledge of syllabus, powerpoint slides, guest lectures acquired in Part 2 (Trends)
50%: group presentation on various cultural and economic aspects of Belgium

Second exam period
The scores of the partial exams (50% written exam and 50% group presentation) are counted up in the first exam period. If you have a total score of less than 50% you should redo the parts for which you did not succeed. The score of the part for which you succeeded in the first exam period will be transferred to the second exam period. A group presentation in the second exam period will be replaced by an individual assignment.