Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
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
The lessons are given in English and will describe political life, actors and institutions in the United States with a specific focus on democracy.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
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Recommended or required readings
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
- Remote
written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
In 2020-2021, the assessment will take the form of a written assignment that will have to be presented orally
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
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Contacts
Dr Jérôme Jamin Chargé de cours Département de science politique Faculté de droit et de science politique