SPOL1101-3 : Introduction to Political Science

Study Programmes 2016-2017

SPOL1101-3

Introduction to Political Science

Duration :

60h Th

Number of credits :

Bachelor in law		5
Bachelor in political sciences : general		6
Master in political sciences : general (120 ECTS)		6
Master in political sciences : general (60 ECTS)		6

Lecturer :

Jérôme Jamin

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

Firstly, the main objective of the course aimed at introducing students with the particular species of political objects by a vocabulary, tools and methods to identify, name, classify and predict political events (see Introduction to Political Science - partim). Secondly, the course aim at increasing analysis through case studies, notably concerning issues in relation with democracy.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

Examined on Wednesday, the case studies provide students the opportunity to link the theoretical considered of the Thursday course with contemporary political events. The link between "theory" and "practice" is here fundamental.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

This second part has to be followed with the first one during the same period.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Lectures