Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of theory.

First term
Friday from 15:15 to 17:15 at 43 Botanique 1

English

This course is an introductory course in political science which aims to present and familiarize students with the basic notions of political science, linking them to the essential references of the discipline.

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Part 1. General Introduction and Foundational Concepts
1.1. Introductory Session: What is Political Science?
1.2. Power, Domination and Legitimacy
1.3. A Portrait of the State
1.4. The Transformation of the State

Part 2. Political Regimes
2.1. Authoritarian and Totalitarian Regimes
2.2. Democracy

Part 3. Political Actors
3.1. Political Parties: Genealogy and Organisation
3.2. Citizens: Socialisation, Politicization and Political Participation
3.3. Electoral Behaviours
3.4. Social Movements: Resources, Repertoires and Mobilisation
3.5. Interest Groups: Interests and Collective Action
3.6. Professionals of Politics
3.7. Public Opinion and the Media

Part 4. Policy Analysis
4.1. Public Policies: Definition and Analysis

Lectures

Two “special sessions” with the assistant will be organised during the term: one session focusing on “reading and analysing a political science text” and one methodological session.

- Mid-term mock exam
- Final written exam
The final exam will last 2 hours and will consist of 3 questions on 3 different issues related to the course. All 3 questions will have to be addressed. The reading of texts recommended as part of the activités impliquantes will be valued.

Activités impliquantes :
Recommended readings are unified by a common theme: a gender perspective on the diverse issues analysed during the course.
- INGLEHART, Ronald, NORRIS, Pipa (2003), Rising Tide: Gender Equality and Cultural Change around the World, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press (choose either the introduction or any other chapter).
- LOVENDUSKI, Joni, NORRIS, Pipa (2003), “Westminster Women: The Politics of Presence”, Political Studies, vol. 51, n°1, p. 84-102.
- WALBY, Sylvia (1994), “Is citizenship gendered?”, Sociology, vol. 28, n°2, p. 379-395.
- WAYLEN, Georgina (1998), “Gender, feminism and the State: an overview”, in RANDALL, Vicky, WAYLEN, Georgina (eds.), Gender, Politics and the State, London, New York, Routledge (p. 1-17).
- WELDON, S. Laurel (2006), “Inclusion, Solidarity and Social Movements: The Global Movement against Gender Violence”, Perspectives on Politics, vol. 4, n°1, p. 55-74.

Bibliographical resources (textbooks):
- GARNER, Robert, FERDINAND, Peter, LAWSON, Stephanie (2016), Introduction to Politics, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
- HAGUE, Rod, HARROP, Martin, McCORMICK, John (2016), Political Science. A Comparative Introduction, Basingstoke, Palgrave MacMillan.
- PARSONS, Craig (2016), Introduction to Political Science, Boston, Pearson.