Objectives of general skills

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
• Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
• Understand the fundamentals in the field of political science (Political Science option)
• Develop a critical design of concepts, models and methods proposed in political science.
• Distinguish objectivity from subjectivity, and express the ideological dimension behind political and institutional issues.
• Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
• Understand extensive issues and answer key questions in these disciplines.
• Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
• Know the principles of different methodological approaches.
• Give a critique and argue a point of view as part of a scientific approach
• Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
• Develop and structure reasoning and arguments by mobilising concepts and methods specific to disciplines of human and social sciences.
• Demonstrate analytical skills.
• Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
• Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.
• Mobilise acquired knowledge and skills to develop learning strategies required at the chosen Master level.

UE's Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to define what is and  historical fact, master the place of objectivity and subjectivity in history and human sciences, be aware of the relativity of  historical truth; interpret the rules of  historical criticism

UE Content

What is a research project in political sciences. Methodology to organize a research work. Contextualisation and critical questioning of the variety of political approaches to an issue. Critical analysis of a research work

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination