Duration
10h Th, 15h Lect.
Number of credits
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculté de Droit, de Sciences politique et de Criminologie) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is an introduction to the study of political science ("Introduction to political science" and "Introduction à la science politique - SPOL1101-3" question the same concepts).
During this course, we will study:
- different theoretical approaches and concepts of political science (power, legitimacy, participation,...);
- political ideologies (liberalism, socialism, communism,...);
- the State (roles, functions, organizations and transformations);
- elections, forms of representation and electoral behaviour;
- political parties, movements and lobbies;
- ...
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course aims to give students tools to understand the political environment and various social issues:
- political and social challenges;
- changes and transformations of political institutions;
- the issues of participation and voting;
- interactions between citizens and their representatives;
- ...
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course consists of three parts.
- ex cathedra courses during which students are invited to participate;
- case studies and questions that students must answer by mobilizing the concepts studied.
- the mandatory reading of a political science book that deals with a contemporary phenomenon (the book's references will be given in class)
In this sense, attendance at the course is important and recommended.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course is ex cathedra.
It is also structured by reflection and discussion sessions between students. They are required to answer specific questions by mobilizing the concepts studied.
For some chapters, reading an article or a speech is recommended by the teacher.
Recommended or required readings
The course is based on the notes prepared by the teacher, a compulsory book to read and also various articles in political science and speeches.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
To pass the exam, it is strongly recommended to be present at the courses.
The course starts on Friday, October 4
Contacts
François Debras (francois.debras@uliege.be)
R.16 (B.31)