 | Study programme 2022-2023 | Français | |
 | Introduction to political science | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences (MONS) (day schedule) à l"School of Human and Social Sciences |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| UH-B1-SCHUMS-016-M | Compulsory 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% |
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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
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
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 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 | Required Reading |
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| H-SPOL-101 | Note de cours - Syllabus du cours de science politique - stéphane françois |
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 Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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| H-SPOL-101 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
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| H-SPOL-101 | 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. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
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| H-SPOL-101 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
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| H-SPOL-101 | 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. |