Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (Communication Studies)
The Bachelor in Social Sciences is a joint project of Ghent University and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (registration takes place at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel). This English taught programme throws down the walls between political science, communication sciences and sociology - enabling you to build solid bridges between them.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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sem 1
|
en
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Jannick Demanet
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6
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1
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sem 1
|
en
|
Robin Devroe
|
6
|
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|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Yazan Badran
|
6
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Vjosa Musliu
|
6
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sami Zemni
|
6
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|
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1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Maxime Vandenberghe
|
6
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|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Abel Ghekiere
|
6
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Gino Verleye
|
6
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|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Christopher Parker
|
6
|
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Silvia Almenara Niebla
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
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Dieter Vandebroeck
|
6
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|
|
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2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Christopher Parker
|
6
|
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|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Pascal Verhoest
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jonathan Holslag
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Amelie Van Pottelberge
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Mattias Vermeiren
|
6
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|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Pieter-Paul Verhaeghe
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Stevens
|
6
|
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|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Dieter Vandebroeck
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
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|
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3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Koen Ponnet
|
6
|
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|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Wendy Van Den Broeck
|
6
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|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Leo Van Audenhove
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Tim Raats
|
6
|
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|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Florian Vanlee
|
6
|
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|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
With the exception of the courses related to the main subject.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Amelie Van Pottelberge
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Veerle Buffel
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Karen Büscher
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Mariek Vanden Abeele
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ilse Mariën
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
year
|
en
|
Franz-Ferdinand Rothe
|
12
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jannick Demanet
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Robin Devroe
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Yazan Badran
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Vjosa Musliu
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sami Zemni
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Maxime Vandenberghe
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Abel Ghekiere
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Gino Verleye
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Christopher Parker
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Silvia Almenara Niebla
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Dieter Vandebroeck
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Christopher Parker
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Pascal Verhoest
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jonathan Holslag
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Amelie Van Pottelberge
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Mattias Vermeiren
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Pieter-Paul Verhaeghe
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Stevens
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Dieter Vandebroeck
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Koen Ponnet
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Wendy Van Den Broeck
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Leo Van Audenhove
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Tim Raats
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Florian Vanlee
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
With the exception of the courses related to the main subject.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Amelie Van Pottelberge
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Veerle Buffel
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Karen Büscher
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Frederik Dhaenens
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Mariek Vanden Abeele
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ilse Mariën
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
year
|
en
|
Franz-Ferdinand Rothe
|
12
|
|
Final Competences of the Study Programme
The domain-specific and programme-specific outcomes of the BScSS programme were defined according to the standards stipulated in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the Flemish Qualifications Framework (FQF). The intended domain-specific learning outcomes of the BScSS programme reflect five features that form the curricular specificity that distinguish the BScSS from the existing Dutch-language and international bachelors in the domain of sociology, political sciences and communication studies.
More specifically these five features are as follows: 1) the multidisciplinary nature of the programme; 2) the presence of an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary dimension in the programme; 3) a strong emphasis on methodology; 4) an
analytical approach of social, political and communication theories and 5) a close link with the EU and EU institutions.
Due to its new character, the BScSS domain-specific learning outcomes (LOs) and the programmespecific learning outcomes coincide. The intended learning outcomes a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences is expected to possess, after completion of the three bachelor years, are the following:
- LO1: has an active knowledge of the most important theories, currents and concepts
prevailing in the domain of the social sciences.
- LO2: is familiar with the historical developments that have occurred in the fields of
sociology, political sciences and communication sciences over time.
- LO3: recognises the cross-sections, the intersections and the cross-fertilisations that are
noticeable amongst the different social sciences.
- LO4: is able to apply social theories and concepts on a well-delineated, socially and
scientifically relevant research topic that relates to the European Union or other
(international) institutions.
- LO5: knows the historical, political, juridical and socio-economic structures that shape the
activities and define the agency of the European political institutions, private and public
social organisations and media-organisations.
- LO6: can formulate a valid scientific research question on a topic that relates to the social
sciences.
- LO7: can identify, gather and critically process the relevant sources and literature on a
specific social sciences research topic.
- LO8: knows how to set up a scientific and methodologically correct research design.
- LO9: possesses the methodological knowledge and skills of data selection and data
processing that prevail within the domains of the social sciences.
- LO10: masters the techniques of good and accurate research reporting in oral and written
form.
- LO11: has an investigative, problem-oriented and critical attitude towards social, political
and media-related phenomena and scientific research results with regard thereof.
- LO12: recognises the multilayered and complex character of social, political and mediarelated facts and phenomena.
- LO13: reflects and evaluates his or her learning process and results critically.
- LR14: acts in a professional and responsible manner.
- LO15: is able to perform teamwork, he or she possesses good communicative skills and is
solution-oriented.
- LO16: prioritises scientific integrity and honesty in his or her scientific research activities.
- LO17: approaches dominant tendencies within the social and the policy domain in a critical
manner.
- LO18: has awareness of the social role and function of social scientists.
- LO19: has knowledge of and insight into the main institutions, actors and processes of
decision-making and policy-making of the European Union.