COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH / BACHELOR

Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (BCE)

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Imagining the Future: Utopia and Dystopia (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Advanced Linguistics: Themes in Linguistics BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Text and Context (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
American Studies 1 : American Ideas and Ideals (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Luxembourgish Literature in English BCE-English Studies 4/3 1
Popular Literature (D) BCE-English Studies 4 1 30 (Seminar)
Language System: Grammar (D) BCE-English Studies 4 1 30 (Seminar)
Language System: Phonetics (D) BCE-English Studies 4 1 30 (Seminar)
English for Academic Purpose 1 BCE-English Studies 3 1 30 (Seminar)
Close Reading BCE-English Studies 4 1 30 (Seminar)
Introduction to English Linguistics BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
From Wilde to Pinter, and beyond (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
An Introduction to Discourse Analysis (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Introduction to Sociolinguistics with a Special Emphasis on Luxembourg (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Imagined Communities: Narrative and National Identity (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Romanticism and the Gothic (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 1 30 (Seminar)
Linguistics in the Real World 1 (D/S) BCE-English Studies 3/3 1 30 (Lecture)
Literatures in English 1: Form and performance (D/S) BCE-English Studies 3 1 30 (Lecture)
Advanced Linguistics: Syntax and Semantics BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Advanced Linguistics: Language Acquisition BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
English for Academic Purpose 2 BCE-English Studies 3 2 30 (Seminar)
Poetry and the Other Arts (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Edward Steichen and American Modernism (D) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Authoring the self BCE-English Studies 4 2 30 (Seminar)
Victorian Literature (D) BCE-English Studies 4 2 30 (Seminar)
Introduction to Multilingualism (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Varities of English BCE-English Studies 4 2 30 (Seminar)
Icons of Defiance BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Medieval England: Linguistics, Culture and Politics BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Children’s Fantasy Fiction since 1900 (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Lecture/Seminar)
Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Women's Writing (D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
American Studies 2: Identity and Diversity(D/S) BCE-English Studies 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
Linguistics in the Real World 2 (D/S) BCE-English Studies 3/3 2 30 (Lecture)
Literatures in English 2: Periods, Canons and Genres (D/S) BCE-English Studies 3 2 30 (Lecture)
Literatures in English 1: Form and performance (D/S) BCE-English Studies 3 3 30 (Lecture)
Research Seminar: Linguistics BCE-English Studies 3 4 30 (Seminar)
Research Seminar: Literature BCE-English Studies 3 4 30 (Seminar)
Introduction to Economic Principles (S) BCE-History 3 1/3/5 30 (Seminar)
Material Culture in Europe c. 1650-1850 BCE-History 3 1/3/5 30 (Seminar)
Introduction to Cartography and Geographic Information BCE-History 3 1/3/5 30 (Seminar)
Introduction to Carthography and Geographic Information (S) BCE -History 3 1/3/5 30 (Seminar)
Family Connections, Clientelism and Other Bonds in Early Modern Europe BCE - History 9/3 1/3/5 30 (Seminar)
Historiography BCE - History 4/3 6 30 (Lecture)
Philosophy of Language BCE-Philosophy 4/3 1/3/5
Introduction to Aesthetics BCE-Philosophy 4/3 2
Theory of knowledge (D/S) BCE-Philosophy 4/3 2 30 (Seminar)
History of Modern Philosophy III: Introduction to philosophy of science (D/S) BCE-Philosophy 4/3 4 30(Seminar)
History of Modern Philosophy III: Introduction to philosophy of science (D/S) BCE-Philosophy 4/3 4 30 (Seminar)
Contemporary Philosophy II BCE-Philosophy 4/3 5 30 (Seminar)
Bachelor en Psychologie

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Qualitative Research Methods 4 5 30 (Lecture)

Psychophysiology A: Concepts and Methods 4 5 30 (Seminar)

Introduction to Psychological Counselling 4 5 30 (Seminar)

General Psychology III: Language and Cognition 4 4 30 (Seminar)

Foundations of Psychological Interventions 4 4 30 (Seminar)

Experimental Designs / Experimentalpraktikum (at least one english speaking group) 6 3 and 4 30 (Seminar)
Research Tools / Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (partially taught in English) 4 2 30 (Seminar)

Bachelor en Sciences de l'Education

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

3 2 30 (Lecture)
Education in the digital age

3 2
Scientific reading and writing

3 7 30 (Seminar)
Educational technology

*In the BCE, all major field courses are labeled (D). Most (D) courses are awarded 4 ECTS and are available for major studies students. The (S) version is available for students enrolled in other BCE main fields.
Most (S) versions are awarded 3 ECTS. Erasmus and exchange students can choose the (D) or (S) version of the courses. More detailed information is available in the BCE course guides.
 COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH / MASTER

Master in Psychology : Evaluation and Assessment

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

IRT Models 9 1
Classical Test Theory 3 1
Cognition 6 1
Social Skills and Emotion 6 1
Competence Assessment in professional domains 6 1
Systematic Observation 3 2
IRT Models II 6 2
Qualitative Evaluation Methods 3 2
Computer Assisted Testing 6 2
Models of Assessment in professional domains 2
Personal and Clinical Testing 2
Models for Behavioural Data Analysis 3 3
Applied Testing 3
Clusters analysis 6 4
SEM - Sructural Equation Models 4

Master in Psychology : Psychological Intervention

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Foundation of measurement theory 3 1 20
Advanced clinical case formulation 3 1 20
Prevention 3 1 20
Adult mental health 3 1 20
Learning and learning difficulties: language & communication 3 1 20
Meta-analysis 3 2 20
Learning and learning difficulties* numeracy 3 2 20
Foundations of clinical psychological interventions 3 2 20
Analysis of change 3 2 20

Master in Modern and Contemporary European Philosophy

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Contemporary European Philosophy I: Knowledge and the value of knowledge 5 1
Kant: Pheanomena and Noumena 5 1/3
Empiricism: Sentiments and Sympathy 5 1/3
German Idealism I: Hegel's Science of Logic 5 1/3
Rationalism Descartes 5 1/3
Transcendental Philosophy : The problem of non-conceptual content 5 2

Nietzsche/Philosophy of Existence/Hermeneutics: Continental philosophy: From Nietzsche's philosophy to Heidegger's ontology 5 2

Master Colloquium (a) 5 2/4

Master Colloquium (b) 5 3
Contemporary European Philosophy II : Perception 5 3

Master in European Governance

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Regionalisms in World Politics 5 1 30
Research Techniques in Political Science 5 1 30
Foundations of Research in Political Science 5 1 30
International Political Economy 5 1 30
Political system of the European Union 5 1 30
Multilevel Governance in Europe 5 2 30
EU Law 5 2 30
Political Sociology 5 2 30
International Relations 5 2 30
Public Policy Analysis 5 2 30
The Political Economy of the European Union 5 2 30
European Economic Governance 5 3 30
Europe in World Affairs 5 3 30
Transatlantic Relations 5 3 30
Public Policy Analysis 5 3 30

Master in Learning and Communication in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Becoming a researcher 3 1 20
Introduction to Ethnography 3 1 20
Introduction to Discourse Analysis 3 1 20
Studying and Teaching in Multilingual Universities 3 1 20
Promoting Chilhood Bilingualism at Home and at School 3 1 20
Multilingualism, Creativity and Innovation in International Business Settings 3 1 20
Linguistic Landscaping 3 1 15
English - Academic presentations 2 1 15
Chinese language - beginner course 5 1 60
Language, Emotion and Trauma 3 2 15
Digital diasporas: migration, multilingual communities and the media 3 2 15
Conducting and analyzing interviews 3 2 20
Introducing Multilinguism: a social approach 3 2 30
Intercultural competence and intercultural communication 3 2 15
Postmodernism and Education 3 2 20
Minority languages in multilingual environments 3 2 20
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Interactions within socio-technical activity systems 3 2 20
Speaking in Tongues: Comparing Political Concepts Using Digital Communication Tools 3 2 20
Chinese language - beginner course 5 2 60
Academic writing in English 3 2 20
Exploring Issues in Multilingualism and Multilingual Education 3 3 15
Researching Interactions with Digital Media 3 3 20
Multilingual Communication and Terminology in the EU 3 3 20
Marketing and global communication development 2 3 15
Scientific writing English 2 3 15

Master in Geography and Spatial Planning

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Urban and Spatial Planning Theory and Concepts 3 1 24
Integrative Spatial Planning and Case Studies 3 1 30
Governance in European Spatial Development Policies 4 1 30
Global Environmental Change in the Anthropocene 4 1 30
Qualitative Research Methods 3 1 30
Statistics and Econometrics for Geographical Data 5 1 60
Introduction to Cartography and Geographical Information 3 1 30
Geographical Information Systems: Analysis and Mapping 5 1 30
Socio-Economic Development Trends in Europe 5 2 30
Urban Planning Techniques and Projects Appraisal 4 2 26
Cross-Border Projects Preparation and Monitoring 4 2 26
Foundations and Trends in Geographical Research 2 2 16
Urban Fieldwork (8 days) 5 2 64
Political Geography Approaches 5 2 30
Concepts and Methods in Governance Research 5 2 30
Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis and Geostatistics 5 2 30
WebGIS and Geoprocessing 5 2 30
Cities, Masterplanning and Urban Governance 5 3 30
Optimal Location and Transport Models 5 3 30
Readings and Seminars in Geography and Spatial Planning 2 3 16
Contemporary Approaches to Regional Development 5 3 30
Bounding Spaces 5 3 30
Project in Urban Studies 5 3 16
Project in Regional Development 5 3 16
Project in Political Geography 5 3 16
European Geographical Modelling (Erasmus Intensive Programme - 8 days) 5 3 64
Urban and Environmental Economics 5 3 32
Project in Spatial Analysis and Modelling 5 3 16

Master in Social Sciences and Educational Sciences

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

Qualitative and Quantitative Social Science Methods 6 1 30
Philosophical foundations of the social sciences 6 1 30
Comparing Education Systems, Welfare States and Varities of Capitalism 6 1 30
Social Differentiation and Inequalities 6 1 30
Doing research at uni.lu 1 1 5
Writing support group 1 1 5
Historizing and theorizing education 6 2 30
Advanced research methods 6 2 30
Institutional change in education systems 6 2 30
Advanced seminar in social research 6 2 30
Presentations and Academic Writing 2 2 10

Master en Histoire Européenne Contemporaine

COURSE ECTS Semester Lecture hours

WWI goes Twitter 5 1 28
Antiquité: Concepts of changes in the ancient world 5 1 28
Digital Hhumanities 5 1 28
Winter School - Digital History 5 2 20
Europe and its Others (15th to 18th century) 5 2 30
A World Connecting and Disconnecting? A Global History of Europe 5 3 28