Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
• 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.
• Sociology and Anthropology option : Understand the fundamentals in the field of sociology and anthropology
• Have a critical view of theories, concepts and methods specific to sociology and anthropology.
• Describe and analyse contemporary, minority or distant human societies; decipher speeches and social and cultural representations.
• Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
• Understand the tools and methods adapted to these disciplines.
• 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.
• Appropriately collect, analyse and interpret empirical data on issues within social and human sciences.
• Understand and implement tools and methods for collecting qualitative data.
• Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, on issues related to 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.
• Mobilise acquired knowledge and skills to develop learning strategies required at the chosen Master level.

Content of UE

Major theories in contomprary sociology (Actor-Network theory - Latour, sociology of the critique - Boltanski, critical sociology - Bourdieu) will be applied to a specific research object (in the field of urban sociology or sociology of culture).  Students will have to imagine various ways to apply these sociologies to their specific fieldworks. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

50/50

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

50/50

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Oral examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

50/50