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| SPOL2322-1 | Democracy in America
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jérôme Jamin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The course is held every even year
(2014-2015, 2016-2017...).
The lessons are given in English and will describe political life, actors and institutions in the United States with a specific focus on democracy. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, students will have a good knowledge of the main institutions (Federal and federate States), the main actors and the main ideological divisions in the United States. A specific focus will concern the issue of Human Rights, foreign policy and international relations. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is made of lessons, lectures from speakers et works in groups. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Students will be evaluated through a written or oral examination and through the optional presentation of works on specific topics to fix with the teacher. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is given on wednesday from 3pm to 5pm. The first lesson starts on wednesday 11 of February 2015. |
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Contacts :
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| Dr Jérôme Jamin
Chargé de cours
Département de science politique Faculté de droit et de science politique |
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