Undergraduate Exchanges

Students at C1 level and above are exempt from this course and must choose another to replace it (CF or CS in French).

Track 1: French language
Track 2: French for the Social Sciences
Track 3: French for University Purposes

Seminar: 2 hours per week, all assessments to be completed by December 18. Program will vary according to teacher and level.

You will be assigned to a group on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, depending on your level. This will not conflict with CS or Multisport slots.

France, State, Institutions, Society - Wednesday at 8 or 10:15 a.m. (Syllabus)

2 hours per week, all assessments completed by December 18.
The program will vary according to teacher and level.
Students at levels A1, A2, B1.1 will take this course in English (Syllabus), otherwise it will be taught in French.

Examples of topics covered in class:

• French history (e.g. World War I, Vichy, resistance movements, Algerian War)
• The founding of the nation-state, the Republic (the 5 Republics), symbols
• Semi-presidential system and elections
• Foreign policy
• Human rights, social protection...
• Institutions
• Territorial policy, centralization/decentralization and reforms
• Fundamental principles (secularism...)

If you are staying for a full year, you will only study FEIS in semester 1.

Only one CMINT per semester and per student.
Some CMINTs are offered in semester 1 and then in semester 2.
You will be assigned to a group (we will try to respect your choice as indicated in the study contract, depending on the number of students).
2 hours per week, all assessments to be completed by 5.15pm on December 19.

CMINT S1 Change in Global Politics (Syllabus)
Franck Petiteville
After recalling the core hypothesis of mainstream international theories (realism, liberalism, transnationalism, constructivism), this course aims to underline the dynamics of change in contemporary global politics by raising the following questions: what is the nature of state power in an era of globalization? Is sovereignty an obsolete or a resilient norm? How has diplomacy evolved over time? What are the functions of the international organizations? How has war been transformed from the 20th century World Wars to contemporary armed conflicts? Can we judge the legitimacy of armed violence according to the "just war doctrine"? What is the record of half a century of UN peacekeeping? What is the specificity of global terrorism as a form of political violence? Is the danger of nuclear proliferation under control? Can the international community protect human rights? How does international criminal justice work? How are international migrations regulated? How are environmental challenges managed by the international community?

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CMINT S1 Colonialism in Perspective (Syllabus)
Dr Robert Ivermee
This course explores the historical phenomenon of colonialism and invites reflections on the ways in which it continues to shape our world today. Key terms, concepts and theories are first studied, and a historical overview is provided. A thematic approach is then adopted that allows for the study of colonialism in relation to the economy, government, politics, culture and society. The role played by diverse intellectuals, activists and others in resisting colonial domination and trying to decolonise is examined. The course is based on the collective study of a wide range of texts, including primary sources from the colonial period and more recent works by postcolonial scholars and thinkers, which will be discussed, critiqued and deconstructed. Non-textual material like works of visual art may also be incorporated into our reflections. Your preparation and participation will be essential to the success of the class. Our focus will be on British, French and wider European colonialism in the modern age (c. 1750-1950) - and its legacies in the present day - although insights from other contexts and time periods might be added.
Main objectives:
1. Develop your understanding of colonial history and its legacies
2. Become familiar with key individuals and texts that have shaped our understanding of colonialism
3. Learn to read, critique and deconstruct primary sources from the colonial period
4. Critically reflect on key terms, concepts and theories relating to colonialism and decolonisation
5. Gain in confidence and ability speaking and writing about complex topics

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CMINT S1 Contemporary issues in the Arab and Muslim World - Monday 15:15 - 17:15 (Syllabus)
Daniel Meier
This course constitutes an introduction to the key issues in Middle East politics nowadays. It deals mainly with the Machreq states and numerous local non-state actors, including refugees and migrants. I will start the course with a general lecture introducing Middle Eastern politics through its key historical moments in the XXth century that brought up the modern nation-state system from the remains of the Ottoman Empire and authoritarian regimes once states became independent. I will also shed a light on the current interregnum period faced by the entire region in the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and new local alliances.
The thematic organization of the course intends to open several debates on today's issues at stake in the Middle East region. Starting with wide-reaching issues and in order to make the link with the inaugural session, the first theme proposes to deal with authoritarianism in the Middle East. Second, we will continue with the longstanding problem of the Palestinian refugees. This will bring us to the main internal divisions on the Palestinian political scene by discussing the political success of the Hamas movement since 2006 with its domination of Gaza.
Shifting to the neighbouring state, Lebanon, the two following sessions will discuss sectarianism as a mode of governance and the role of Hizbullah as a powerful political party and an armed non-state actor. The Syrian issue will then be analysed through the fate of millions of refugees living in Lebanon in Jordan, a lasting problem for the decade to come. In the Machreq, the political trajectory of Iraq raises the question of the Kurdish minority and how the political leaders have managed to mobilise around their ethnic identity to secure greater autonomy in the post-Saddam era. The final session will focus on al-Qaida, the jihadist matrix of the Islamic State, in order to shed light on the changing phenomenon of the violent movements in political Islam. At the beginning of each class, after the discussion of the reading of the week, I will briefly introduce each theme before leaving the floor to oral presentations.

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CMINT S1 Comparative regionalism (Syllabus)
Fabien Terpan
Regional integration has become an important feature of world politics since the mid-1980s and the explosion of various forms of regional organisations on a global scale. While the European Union appears to be one of the most integrated form of organization, regional integration is a worldwide phenomenon with many examples in Africa (ECOWAS, SADC), Asia (ASEAN, SAARC, Shangaï Cooperation Organization) and Latin America (MERCOSUR, Pacific Alliance, CARICOM).
The aim of this course is to understand the dynamics of regionalization, the rise of regions but also their vulnerability or disintegration, by comparing their institutional and normative features (concentration of powers, delegation of competences, sources of law, enforcement mechanisms, citizens representation and participation...), and their embeddedness in global politics.
We will try to collectively answer the following questions: How to compare the varieties of regionalism across time and space? How do theories of integration and regional cooperation explain the emergence of regions, their development and outcomes? Why are some regional organisations more integrated than others? Is regionalization determined by legal dynamics or is it only a matter of power politics? Does overlapping regionalism lead to cooperative or a competing regionalism? What are the linkages between regional governance and global governance? To what extent do regions contribute to the stability of the international system?

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CMINT S1 Crime and security - Monday, 13h-15h (Syllabus)
François Bonnet
Crime and security is a general course in 'punishment and society' studies, which discusses large-scale issues (penal paradigms, historical developments in crime control, explanations for the variation of punishment in time and space), different sorts of crime (from homicides to burglaries and drug trafficking, sex work, domestic violence and employee theft), and crime control policies (policing, prisons).
The course will discuss theories, concepts and controversies with an emphasis on existing policies and empirical data. It will mobilize readings from different disciplines (sociology, economics, history, criminology) and using different methods (ethnography, econometrics, meta-analysis), so as to maximize the intellectual benefit for students who are enthusiastic about learning.

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CMINT S1 Foreign and security policies- International security challenges in a turbulent world (Syllabus)
Delphine Deschaux-Dutard
This 20-hours class aims at introducing students to the main questions raised in the area of foreign and security policy by our contemporary multipolar world. The class focusses on understanding the major debates and challenges on international security issues and the players involved. It is based on a multi-faceted approach combining international relations, political science and international public law. The lectures will mix theoretical aspects and case studies on foreign policy and security issues in the 21st century. The class will be organized in 10 lessons of 2 hours each.
Each sequence is articulated around a main topic and will be developed as follows:
- International press quiz (warm up exercise)
- Introduction of the topic by the professor
- Students activities (debates, readings, presentations...)
- Complementary elements

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CMINT S1 The Climate Crisis: Global Responses (Syllabus)
Dr Robert Ivermee
This module considers past and present responses to the climate crisis in different regions of the world and among diverse peoples. Its aim is to 'de-centre' Europe and North America and reflect on the diversity of global responses to climate and environmental problems, revealing how these responses are influenced by different backgrounds and perspectives. Particular attention will be devoted to regions of the Global South - including Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean - and to the perspectives of indigenous peoples. The ongoing global campaign for climate justice will be examined. The module is based on the collective study of a wide variety of sources, including texts, speeches and visual representations, and will include reflections on how these different types of media shape the messages that they convey. Your preparation and participation will be essential to the success of the class, which is student-led and interactive.
Main objectives:
1. Develop your understanding of the contemporary climate crisis and of global responses to it
2. Appreciate the diversity of these responses and reflect on the climate crisis from a wide variety of perspectives
3. Learn to study and analyse different types of sources on the topic (e.g. texts, speeches, visual representations)
4. Gain in confidence and ability speaking and writing about complex topics

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CMINT S1 Wealth, Politics, and the Ethics of Democracy (Syllabus)
Simon Varaine
The democratic ideal of "one person, one vote" is often challenged by the influence of wealthy individuals, corporations, and interest groups. Scandals like Qatargate or recurring conflicts of interest fuel public concern.
But even in ordinary times, is it fair to say that we live in a plutocracy - government by the wealthy? This course explores the links between wealth and political power in contemporary European democracies. How does wealth translate into influence? Through which channels? And how can democratic equality be restored?
We will pursue three goals:
- Theoretical: Understand how political institutions shape the influence of money - through campaign finance, electoral systems, media ownership, lobbying, and more.
- Empirical: Compare how different European democracies regulate money in politics and how much inequality in political participation and representation they exhibit.
- Methodological: Learn to analyze these issues using scholarly articles, focusing on comparative and causal strategies in political economy.
Each session includes:
- A collective discussion of a required academic article, based on your questions and insights;
- A very brief individual presentation on a comparative factual question (e.g. "In which EU country are private donations to parties the highest and the lowest per capita?")
- A debate between student groups on a related motion (e.g. "Voting should be compulsory");
- A wrap-up connecting the session to broader academic debates.

ONLY ONE per semester.
You can choose your group when you register (places are limited per group).
2 hours a week, all assessment finished by Dec 18.
 

Method Conferences (MC) are spaces where students give presentations, lead debates and take part in discussions ("Soft Skills") based on scientific knowledge, dossiers and bibliographies ("Hard Skills") provided by the teaching teams.

CM1S1 Political Sociology (1st year CM - quite difficult but easier than a 3rd year CM)

NB It is strongly recommended that you also take CF Politique comparée - as French students do.

There are several slots (10) and teachers for each CM, and each can have a separate syllabus.

Political sociology is a sub-discipline of political science that examines the relationship between the governed and the governors in modern political systems. Among the main topics covered in the course are political behavior, political and administrative elites, social movements, interest groups, public opinion and opinion polls.

On this basis, the method conference has two main aims: (a) to provide students with a sound knowledge of political sociology, enabling them to make the world around us more intelligible (b) to encourage students to be wary of easy and sometimes naive interpretations of political phenomena, by distancing themselves from the different types of discourse held by actors, observers and researchers.

At the end of the semester, two main skills are expected: (a) the ability to compare points of view and base positions on the results of scientific debates, using precise references to authors, concepts and theories (b) the ability to take part in oral exchanges of argument, listening to others, leading debates, working in teams, all the while being critical, constructive and creative.

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CM3S1 Public Policy in Europe (3rd year CM - more difficult than a 1st year CM)

NB It is strongly recommended that you also take CF Politiques Publiques - as French students do.

There are several slots (3-4) and teachers for each CM and each can have a separate
syllabus.

This conference will look at public policy at local, national and European level from a comparative perspective. Its aim is to enable students to understand the making, functioning and analysis of public policy. The aim is to understand the different phases of public policy, the role of institutions, interests and ideas, and the main approaches to public policy analysis. The aim is not to focus on a specific public policy, but to approach concrete case studies in different fields.

Autumn semester - Mountain biking/climbing, canyoning, etc. (you must be able to swim and ride a bike). Make sure you understand what it means to practice these sports in a mountain environment.

Spring semester - Nordic skiing, snowboarding, etc. but not skiing (you can be a complete beginner for this module).

• Tuesday OR Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (return just in time for afternoon class)
• Limited number of places, allocated by an algorithm, 25 places on Fridays (always less full, so more chance of getting a place...), 25 places on Tuesdays, register on Sciences Po Grenoble.
• Sign up for Multisports Plein air
• Approximately 60 euros for semester 1 and 90 euros for semester 2 (includes transport, courses and materials).
• If your registration is accepted, you will pay on the UGA SUAPS application.
• If you register, you must participate in all sports, every session.
   

Organizer: nicolas.dramissiotis@iepg.fr

PS: Spring semester - to increase your chances of skiing with university groups and getting credit for it, you can sign up for Multisports PLUS another FQ or FP. There is also the possibility of joining the U-glisse organization (not for credit).

PS2: Football (men's and women's) is another option organized by Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA for our students on Wednesday evenings.

NB: To find activities organized by Sciences Po, on the SUAPS application, after entering your login details, search for "Enseignements spécifiques" or "Activités".

All other sports are organized by our partner university UGA.

Sports classes take place once a week and are divided into 2 categories:

• Sport " noté "(for credit) = " Education qualifiante " FQ course offer - graded and free - 5 ECTS
• Sport " non-noté "(not for credit) = " Education personnelle " FP course offer - some are free, some not - no ECTS

The language of instruction is French, and if your level of French is poor, don't hesitate to let the instructor know, who will do his or her best to meet your needs.

There are 4 steps to registration:

1. At the start of the semester (first weeks of September/January), using your student ID, you can register TWO choices by clicking on the word "REGISTER" on the sports page of your choice. Choose your "IEP" student status. The registration period lasts 6 days, so there's no rush - it's not a first-come, first-served system - but don't miss the deadline indicated on the calendar!

An algorithm assigns you a place at the end of the registration week, according to the number of places available.
 

2. After the deadline, check your account on the Suaps website to see if you have a place. If you didn't get one of your 2 choices, or if you didn't register before the deadline, attend the Sports Forum at the Piscine building the day after registration closes. Suaps updates the list of remaining places every day on its website.
 

You MUST attend the first class, otherwise your place may be allocated to another student.

3. You can even try signing up for a sports class by attending the first class (with appropriate sportswear) and asking the instructor if there are any places left.
 

In short, if it fits in with your timetable and depending on the number of places available, you can take part in a maximum of 2 sports per semester, but you can only obtain 5 ECTS for one of these sports.
 

If you get too many sports places, release the extra space immediately by emailing the instructor!

It's a great way to integrate and speak French! But if you don't speak French, our French students also speak English.

Join clubs and associations at the Forum des associations in week 2!

Organizers: Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA Sports Association