Transport Policy (Seminar)

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module FTEMAJ0110 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): 30,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) August Blauwens Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Course Transportation Policy *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) By means of practical case studies students are trained in analyzing transport problems and in formulating policy proposals. 3. Course content The seminar builds on the transport policy course.  Students choose a subject of their own preference and present a written report, drawing conclusions for transport policy.  The analysis is criticized by their fellow students in a debating session. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) Personal work: Assignments - individual Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method 6. Compulsory reading – study material Blauwens, G., De Baere, P. en Van de Voorde, E. (2006). Transport Economics, 2nd Ed. De Boeck,  Antwerpen, blz. 347-483 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 22/01/2009 11:43 liesbeth.opdenacker