SPOL1210 - Political sociology
Credits :
3
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.
Timetable :
Second term Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00 at 43 Botanique 3
Language of instruction :
French, but possible use of supports (texts, slides...) in English.
Learning outcomes :
This introductory course aims at providing the students with a good overview of contemporary political sociology, of its main issues and currents of thought. The great authors and paradigms of this sub-discipline of sociology, which is closely connected to political science, will be dealt with.
Prerequisites :
For the Bachelor in Law :
For the Bachelor in History :
For the Bachelor in Information and Communication :
For the Bachelor in Philosophy :
For the Bachelor in Economics and Management :
For the Bachelor in Political Sciences: General :
For the Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology :
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
The course aims at providing the students with a good overview of contemporary political sociology, of its main issues and currents of thought. It will include, among other things, a focus on power issues, State and the market, interest groups and political parties, the determinants of electoral behaviour, and political socialisation.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Lecture, but the active participation of students is welcome. Many examples from the news are used to illustrate the problems of political sociology.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The written examination includes questions assessing the knowledge of the subject matter and personal reflections starting from concrete cases.
Recommended or required reading :
Useful references are mentioned in the footnotes of the syllabus.
Other information :
Slides during the course, then short summaries made available on eSaintLouis and possibly at the reprography service. Importance of regular attendance to lectures.
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