Study programme 2021-2022 | Français | ||
Introduction to political science | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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UH-BM-SCHUMS-806-M | Optional UE | FRANCOIS Stéphane | H920 - Sciences politiques |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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H-SPOL-101 | Introduction to political science | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of the course, the student can distinguish the analysis of political life after the political science from that produced by journalists or commentators of political life.
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 Q1
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
The examination will lead to restore the material seen during the course. This involves knowing the course and being able to make links between the different parts of the course. Answers to the questions will not be found as they are in the course notes. It will be necessary to be able also to give comprehensible examples of the political phenomena described by the concepts learned and relying a minimum on the actuality and knowledge of Belgian political history.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
The examination will lead to restore the material seen during the course. This involves knowing the course and being able to make links between the different parts of the course. Answers to the questions will not be found as they are in the course notes. It will be necessary to be able also to give comprehensible examples of the political phenomena described by the concepts learned and relying a minimum on the actuality and knowledge of Belgian political history.
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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H-SPOL-101 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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H-SPOL-101 |
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Required Reading
AA | |
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H-SPOL-101 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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H-SPOL-101 | Xavier Crettiez, Introduction à la science politique, Paris, Armand Colin, 2018 Antonin COHEN, Bernard LACROIX, Philippe RIUTORT, Nouveau manuel de science politique, Paris, La Découverte, 2015 |
Recommended Reading
AA | Recommended Reading |
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H-SPOL-101 | Note de cours - Syllabus du cours de science politique - stéphane françois |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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H-SPOL-101 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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H-SPOL-101 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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H-SPOL-101 | Authorized |