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Erasmus University College, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Bachelor: Liberal Arts & SciencesVisiting address: Nieuwemarkt 1A, 3011 HP Rotterdam, The NetherlandsPostal address: P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands Telephone: +31-10 408 9000E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.eur.nl/euc
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University College is part of the Erasmus Univer-sity Rotterdam. The Erasmus University is a research university driven by a strong focus on current social issues. The university concentrates its education and research on issues of management, organisation and policy in the public and private sectors, and the fields of medicine and health care. As such, Erasmus University Rotterdam has earned a strong national and international reputation for its expertise in the areas of Health, Wealth, Governance and Culture. In 2013, the Erasmus University Rotterdam celebrated its centennial. For more information, please visit http://www.eur.nl and http://www.eur.nl/english/eur/rankings.
Erasmus University was named after Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536), a Dutch scholar in theology, education, rhetoric and classical studies. He studied and taught in many European countries, devoting much of his life to the reconciliation of Christian and humanist thought in the context of a universal concept of “knowledge,” which he saw as the key to understanding among peoples.
BSc. Liberal Arts & Sciences
In September 2013, Erasmus University College (EUC) opened its doors with a 3-years bachelor’s degree pro-gramme in Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS). This English-taught programme serves those students who wish to become educated citizens and productive members of society. In contrast to professional, vocational, or technical training, the aim of the LAS curriculum is to impart general knowledge and to enable students to develop universal intellectual and scientific capacities. Furthermore, students will be able to work towards an ongoing master’s degree programme by choosing and completing one of the ma-jors in the curriculum of EUC.
Contact persons at EUC
Dean: Prof. dr. Maarten [email protected]
Office of student affairs: Marna [email protected]
Exchange Officer: Marlies [email protected]
Executive Director: Job van [email protected]
Academic Calendar BSc. Liberal Arts & Sciences 2016-2017
Fall semester 2016-2017Introduction week: 22-08-16 – 28-08-16Start 1st year courses: Monday 29-08-2016 Start 2nd and 3rd year courses: Monday 22-08-2016Autumn Break: 17-10-16 – 23-10-16End of semester: Monday 19-12-2016
Spring semester 2016-2017 Introduction week: 23-01-17 – 29-01-17Start programme: Monday 30-01-2017 (1st, 2nd and 3rd year courses)End of semester: Friday 05-06-2017
Exchange programmes at EUC
Since 2015, EUC welcomes incoming exchange students to its Liberal Arts & Sciences. Incoming students are welcome in both Autumn and Spring semester. For more information see: http://www.eur.nl/euc/academics/curriculum/study_abroad/
Accommodation
All first year students of Erasmus University College live together at the Student Hotel Rotterdam. Incoming exchange students are recommended to book a room there as well. The monthly costs for a room start at 745 euro for a furnished room of 16 m2 with a private bathroom and shared kitchen. The reception area is staffed 24/7. Additionally, the Student Hotel includes an on-site restaurant and free gym, and tenants are provided a free bike. From the Student Hotel it is a 5-minute bike ride to the EUC building, however the tram stops right in front of the building. For more information, visit http://www.thestudenthotel.com/rotterdam.
Factsheet: Liberal Arts & Sciences 2016-2017
Didactical approach: Problem Based Learning
On a weekly basis, in 3-hour meetings, students work in small groups of 10, guided by the course instructor or a professional tutor. In such small tutorial groups students work efficiently on projects assigned to them and discuss problems they are confronted with. These real-life or academic problems form the basis of learning. During an initial discussion students activate any prior knowledge and are expected to assess possible theoretical explanations for the problem based on their personal experience and knowledge. At the end of the meeting, questions that gui-de learning are formulated based on their tentative expla-nations (i.e., learning objectives). Students are encouraged to formulate learning objectives themselves rather than to follow objectives set by a course instructor. Later during self-study, students seek answers to these questions in the library (both from handbooks and articles). Three or four days later, a subsequent small-group meeting takes place during which students report their findings and discuss, for example, controversial theories and differences between research results related to these real-life or academic problems.
Content of the curriculum
EUC divides the academic year into 4 quads of 8 weeks each. In each quad students take 3 courses of 5 ECTS each. Most courses have a multidisciplinary nature, while others are more focused on a particular discipline or a skill.
Courses at 100-level are part of the Academic Core. During this Academic core, students take courses in all the disciplines of the Erasmus University. Students are able to experience all these disciplines, learn where their talents lie, and determine their preferences for deepening their academic focus. Most students will complete this Acade-mic Core in their first year of studies at EUC. In year 2 and 3, students choose a major. The majors are offered by one of the 4 departments: Economics & Business, Humani-ties, Life Sciences and Social & Behavioural Sciences. For a full list with available majors within these departments, please check the course list (separate document). In their last semester, students complete the LAS programme with an individual Capstone, in which they combine their knowledge, imagination and skills by means of a research project, an internship and/or a thesis.
Academic Core CoursesThe aim of the academic core courses is to provide stu-dents with a historical overview of the development of science and the origin of life, knowledge about the foun-dations of modern society, the philosophy of science and society, and basic knowledge about the models, concepts, and theories of the four departments.
Departments and majors Each of the four department offers several majors (or specializations) that prepare students for further academic focus, and which connect to master programmes for after their bachelor.
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
The city of Rotterdam is the second largest city of the Netherlands. It is a vibrant multicultural city with inhabi-tants of over 180 different nationalities. The city has some striking modern architecture, as it was rebuilt after the Second World War. The port of Rotterdam is one of the largest in the world, which means that trade and business is entwined with the town. This makes Rotterdam one of the most dynamic cities in Europe. With so many cultures, international Erasmus University students and so many expats around, you can use English everywhere. http://www.rotterdam.nl/home_english
Recently, Rotterdam was voted nr. 5 of the best cities in the world for travellers! To learn more, visit:http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel/citieshttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/01/10/travel/2014-places-to-go.html
Economics & Business. This department focuses on topics like internal operations of a business organisa-tion and the grand outcomes in the macro economy. Examples of courses in this major are strategy, finance, international economics, history of economic thought, and micro- and macroeconomics.
Humanities. Identity, difference and diversity in a globalizing world, the great philosophers of old, and how they shape and voice our modern ideas are topics covered. There is also a focus on history and communication. Examples of courses are introduction to communication, contemporary philosophy, and humanities & technology.
Life Sciences. A broad area of topics are covered, ran-ging from molecular to systems biology, physiology and health sciences. Examples of courses are global health and diseases, biotechnology, cognitive neuro-science, medicine, micro- and immunobiology, and molecular and cellular biology.
Social & Behavioural Sciences. This department aims at a broad education in the field of society and human behaviour. Examples of courses are highlights of psy-chology, highlights of sociology, introduction to law, health care governance, social psychology, identity of politics and society, and inequalities.
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