Study programme 2014 - 2015 [New Decree on Higher Education]*
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-B1-SCHUMS-002-MCompulsory UESACCO MurielH930 - Service de Sciences Humaines et Sociales
  • SACCO Muriel
Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HE(*) HTP(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français304.004.001st term
AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HE(*) HTP(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
H-IPOL-101Introduction to political science30.00100.00%

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
  • Understand research methodologies applicable in human and social sciences
  • Develop and structure reasoning and arguments specific to human and social sciences
  • Communicate in a clear and structured manner on issues related to human and social sciences
  • Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
  • Thrive both personally and scientifically for employability
  • Apply the understanding of the political field to those concerning sociology, anthropology, economics, management (Political Science option)
  • Develop a critical view of concepts, models and methods proposed in political science (Political Science option)
  • Distinguish objectivity from subjectivity, and express the ideological dimension behind political and institutional issues (Political Science option)
  • Form a critical view of theories, concepts and methods specific to sociology and anthropology (Sociology and Anthropology option)
  • Describe and analyse minority and/or remote contemporary human societies in a plausible manner

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Mode of delivery

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Required Reading

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Required Learning Resources/Tools

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Recommended Reading

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Other Recommended Reading

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Term 1 Assessment - type

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Term 1 Assessment - comments

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Term 2 Assessment - type

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Term 2 Assessment - comments

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Term 3 Assessment - type

A.A.
H-IPOL-101

Term 3 Assessment - comments

A.A.
H-IPOL-101
UE : Programme component - AA : Teaching activity
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTP : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes.