La aplicación del Sistema Europeo de Transferencia y Acumulación de Créditos. Consideraciones sobre la noción de carga de trabajo y los procedimientos de cálculo

The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is recognized today in the national legislation of all the countries that participate in the construction of the European Higher Education Area. In spite of this recognition, however, and although the process is already firmly underway, its practical application presents difficulties, uncertainties, and even risks. This study places special emphasis on the educational dimension of the system and then goes on to outline certain theoretical considerations on the ways in which student workload should be estimated.