European Union Programmes and Funds
Part of this Programme
European Studies and International Relations
Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
Year | Type of course unit | Language
3 |Mandatory |Português
Total of Working Hours | Duration of Contact (hours)
150 | 45
Code
ULHT450-14674
Recommended complementary curricular units
n/a
Prerequisites and co-requisites
n/a
Precedences
Não
Professional Internship
Não
Syllabus
1 - The principles and practices of social, economic and territorial cohesion 2 - The 2014/2020 financial perspectives and the Europe 2020 strategy 3 - Regional development policies and the implementation of EU programs and funds 4 - Programs and Funds European Union and National Strategic Reference Frameworks 5 - Preparation, elaboration, financing and use of resources at national and European levels 6- The impact of the implementation of EU Programs and Funds 7 - Future scenarios, federalist conceptions and impacts economic, social and financial crisis
Objectives
- Understanding the Portuguese economy's global environment - Understanding the Portuguese economy's positioning at the European level - Understanding how the EU programs and funds have contributed to the national structure - Knowing how to analyze the practices of social, economic and territorial cohesion
Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired
At the end of the semester, students should have acquired the following competences, skills and knowledge: Understand the links between the objectives of European social cohesion and the actual use of the Community Programs and Funds in their various aspects, analyzing the rules applicable to Projects and for each type of Fund. The knowledge, skills and competences to be acquired can be extremely useful in working in business. And also in local, regional, national and international public services, in economic development agencies, in business associations, in social organizations and in trade union structures and, where appropriate, in work in the structures of the European Union.
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The. Expositive, through the presentation of the fundamental theoretical concepts with recourse to exemplifications. B. Participatory, through the analysis, discussion and resolution of application exercises and case studies. W. It activates, through tests, individual records and group work. d. Self-study, through the student's autonomous work. Continuous assessment: (only for students with a minimum of 75% attendance) - Two assignments (with 35% power each) - Written test (30% weighting) 1st and 2nd Periods : Final Exam (100%) Important note: After 20 minutes of the teacher's entry into the classroom, the student is called and the student's absence / absence is dialed. Not being allowed to enter the classroom after this period. Important note: The use of mobile phones in the classroom is not allowed.
References
Hasse Ferreira, J. (2012). União Europeia ¿ Hoje e o Futuro. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
Herzog, P. (2010). Une Tâche Infinite ¿ fragments d¿un projet politique européen .Monaco: Éditions du Rocher/Desclée de Brouwer
Leonard, D. (2010).Guide of the European Union (10ª edição). London : The Economist/Profile Books.
Porto, M. (2006). O orçamento da União Europeia: perspectivas financeiras para 2007-2013. Coimbra: Almedina
Silva Peneda, J. (2008). Modelo Social Europeu ¿ Que futuro?.Porto: Porto Editora
Smail, R.; Broos, L.; Kuijpers, E. (2008). Managing Structural Funds: a step-by-step Practical Handbook. Maastricht: EIPA
Sottou, F.; Lutz, H. (2008). Les Fonds Européens en Pratique.Paris: Arnaud Franel
Verhofstadt, G. (2006). Les États Unis dÉurope. Bruxelles: Éditions Luc Pire