Euroscola

Euroscola

Euroscola (C004) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are interested in European affairs, international relations, citizenship, politics, human rights, communication and culture within the context of the European Union. 

  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students should be able to:

  • have a better understanding and knowledge of how the EU works in relation to citizenship, and the EU's institutional framework
  • learn about the work of the European Parliament
  • learn more about the fields of legislature, human rights, and other current topics of interest that are on the EU's agenda. 
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:

  • Cultural & Civic literacy 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Communication 
  • Collaboration 
  • Initiative 
  • Leadership 
  • Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions

1 hour a week during the preparatory phase. These meetings will be announced later.

3-4 day trip to Strasbourg

 

Total duration of the EPU

100 hours

 

Proposed day and time

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

 

Marks earned

Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 30 marks 

 

Further details

Students are expected to attend a competition test first. Following approval of their acceptance to participate in the programme, students will be required to attend at least 80% of the planned sessions, and travel to Strasbourg to attend the Euroscola day. 


Additional benefits

  • All participants who have completed the programme and have attended the Euroscola session in Strasbourg, will also receive a certificate of participation issued by the European Parliament. 
  • Another benefit is that students are given the opportunity to travel, experience a different culture and also have exposure to the European Parliament including its function and role which is a unique experience. 

 

Conditions 

This unit is only available for a maximum of 24 students and their registration to participate is through the initial test.
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Registration/Participation fees 

  • € 150 participation fee applies (this may be subject to change)  
  • Registration closes end of October 2023.

 

EP Coordinator

Mr Samuel Stellini

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You need more information?
Contact the EP coordinator.


https://www.jc.um.edu.mt/ourservices/enrichmentprogramme/communicationAndcriticalthinking/euroscola