Module Identifier RD28510  
Module Title EUROPE (COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT)  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Mr Charles J Falzon  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Lecture   3 Hours 2 x 1 hour background briefing; 1 x 1 hour study tour briefing  
  Other   60 Hours Residential study tour to a selected European region  
Assessment Semester Assessment   Assignment Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 Supplementary assessment: Candidates will be required to retake the assignment.   100%  

Learning outcomes

Outcome 1
Describe the political, social, cultural and environmental characteristics of a selected EU member state.

Performance criteria:
a. The relationship between local, regional and national political and administrative systems is described.
b. The social and cultural profile of the region is described.
c. The main sources of employment are identified.
d. Landscape designations and biodiversity interests are identified and described.
e. Threats to the above are discussed.
Ranges:
Climate, geography and geology, topography, protected areas, agriculture, tourism, recreation, landscape and nature conservation, fisheries, environmental protection, Natura 2000, LEADER, INTERREG, Parc Regional Naturel, Conseil General/Regional, commune, syndicat, landscape and environmental impact, Conservatoire Littoral
Outcome 2
Describe and evaluate the organisation and function of an aspect of rural management for that selected region.

Performance criteria:
a. Relevant organisational structures are described.
b. Funding sources and budgets are identified.
c. The effectiveness of management is evaluated.
Ranges:
NGOs, regional/local councils, grant aid, budgets, natural resource management, habitat restoration, tourism management

Outcome 3
Describe and evaluate the influence of key EU social and environmental policies on the selected region.

Performance criteria:
a. Major policies and laws are described.
b. Implementation is described and evaluated.
Ranges:
European regulations and directives, grants and funding, mechanisms, Environmental Action Programmes, National legislation, policy, Objective 1, Natura 2000, LIFE, European Court of Justice, European Commission, Council of Ministers, CAP, agri-environment measures, ESA, lobbying.

Brief description

The EU plays an increasingly important part in influencing change in the land-based industries, as weel as in conservation and environmental protection policies. This modules provides an insight into some of the key social, cultural and environmental priorities of a selected European region, and compares them with the UK's experiences of such priorities.

Transferable skills

Common skills

2. Manage own time in achieving objectives
5. Treat others’ values, beliefs and opinions with respect
6. Receive and respond to a variety of information
7. Communicate in writing
8. Use information sources
9. Use a range of technological equipment and systems