Study programme 2019-2020Français
Introduction to political science
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-B1-SCHUMS-016-MCompulsory UEFRANCOIS StéphaneH920 - Sciences politiques
  • FRANCOIS Stéphane

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français30000044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
H-SPOL-101Introduction to political science300000Q2100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • 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.
  • Political Science option : Understand the fundamentals in the field of political science
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
    • Produce an analysis independently and in collaboration with peers, while demonstrating thoroughness.
    • Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

- to restore the modes of operation of the State and to distinguish the different forms of political regime that can govern a State.
-to understand the issues of political science

Content of UE

Political Science Course


Introduction / definition:
Lesson 1 / What is political science? History and definition of a discipline
Lesson 2 / What is politics?

1 / The outlines of the state
Lesson 3 / What is political power
Lesson 4 / Is a stateless society possible?
Lesson 5 / How was the state formed and developed?
Lesson 6 / What are the forms of the state?

2 / The political regimes
Lesson 7 / What is democracy?
Lesson 8 / Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism
Lesson 9 / Populism and illiberal regimes

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
H-SPOL-101
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
H-SPOL-101
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
H-SPOL-101

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
H-SPOL-101Xavier Crettiez, Introduction à la science politique, Paris, Armand Colin, 2018
Antonin COHENBernard LACROIXPhilippe RIUTORT, Nouveau manuel de science politique, Paris, La Découverte, 2015

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
H-SPOL-101Note de cours - Syllabus du cours de science politique - Stéphane François

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
H-SPOL-101Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
H-SPOL-101Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
H-SPOL-101Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 13/07/2020
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