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Semester 1 - Mandatory courses for undergraduate students

Assessed by continuous assessment (no retake). First, select your mandatory courses, then select your options. First, fill your learning agreement, then wait for the online registration link by email.

C1 and above are exempted from this class and should select another one to replace it (CF or CS in French).

 

Track 1: French Language
Track 2: French for the social sciences
Track 3: French for academic purposes

 

Seminar: 2 hours a week, all assessment finished by Dec 18. The program will vary according to the teacher and the level.

You will be assigned a group on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon according to your level. It will not clash with the CS or Multisport slots. 

France, State, Institutions, Society - Wednesday 8 am or 10.15 am
 

2 hours a week, all assessment finished by Dec 18.
The program will vary according to the teacher and the level.
A1, A2, B1.1 students will study this course in English, otherwise it is taught in French.

 

Examples of subjects taught in the class:

  • History of France (for example WW1, Vichy, resistance movements, Algerian war)
  • The foundation of the Nation State, the Republic (5 Republics), symbols
  • Semi presidential regime + elections
  • Foreign policy
  • Human rights, social welfare...
  • Institutions
  • Territorial policy, centralization/decentralization + reform
  • Fundamental principles (secular state...)

 

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

ONLY one CMINT per semester per student.
Certain CMINT are repeated S1 then S2.
You will be assigned a group (we will try to respect the choice on your learning agreement, depending on student numbers).
2 hours a week, all assessment finished by Dec 18.

 

CMINT S1 - Money and Politics in Europe - Monday 15.15-17.15

Simon Varaine - Monday 13.00-15.00

The ideal of democratic representation - "one person, one vote" - is regularly challenged by the visible influence of some wealthy citizens or corporations. This concern is particularly heightened in the wake of corruption scandals such as the "Qatarargate" or investigations into conflicts of interest among public officials. But even in quieter times is it fair to say that we live in a plutocracy - that is a government of the wealthy? Drawing on a rich literature in political economy, this course explores the relationship between money and politics, with a particular focus on contemporary European democracies. To what extent is wealth associated with influence in European countries? What are the main channels through which money brings power? What are the possible ways to limit the power of money and restore equal democratic representation?

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 - Foreign & Security policy - Monday 13.00-15.00

Delphine Deschaux-Dutard

Foreign and security policies- International security challenges in a turbulent world. This 20-hours class aims at introducing students to the main questions raised in the field 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.

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 - Change in Global Politics - Friday 13.00-15.00

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? Are international sanctions a new way of managing conflicts? 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?

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 - Change in Global Politics (Case Study Research) - Monday 13.00-15.00

Mayeul Kauffmann

The course addresses key aspects of change in structures and processes, as well as in issues of international and global nature. It focuses on the variety of actors and highlights how diverse their strategies and repertoires of actions can be. The study of the latter will include not only acts of commission (doing), but also acts of omission and of expression; all of them illustrating ways to cooperate or not cooperate among actors of change in global politics, in coercive or persuasive manners.

A significant part of the course time will be devoted to the study of specific cases, including the methodology of applied research in this field, through participating in a real research project, which is likely to be published. Considerable time will be spent doing online research and analysis. Aspects of theoretical background will mainly be covered through required readings selected to enable students to make up for any missing knowledge compared with older students in the group, thanks to self-study (some class time will be devoted to answering questions related to the readings).

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 - Contemporary issues in the Arab and Muslim World - Monday 15.15-17.15

Daniel Meier

This course explores some key issues in Middle East politics nowadays. It deals mainly with the Machreq states including the two regional superpowers Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We 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.

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 lecture 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.

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 - Globalization & security: a perspective in border studies Monday 13.00- 15.00

Daniel Meier

This course aims at understanding the current globalization processes through the emergence, spreading and management of borders. More specifically, it intends to provide the students with some of the theoretical tools to consider several issues at the heart of the current world balance. Thanks to targeted readings and weekly debates, the CM will first discuss historical elements related to the emergence of today's bordered state system and its link with the previous era of empires thus problematizing notions like borders, boundaries and frontiers. It will also explore the emergence of the border studies as a subfield of cross-disciplinary domains and its evolution towards the contemporary conceptualization. The globalization process will then be apprehended through terms like "networked borders", "borderwork" and "borderities" in order to discuss key notions like migrations, border crossings and integrated border management. Finally, the course will open up the debate on the securitization process manifested with a growing incidence of border walling as an apparent contradiction to the globalization process.

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 International Policy Lab - 2 sessions per week, Monday 15.15-17.15, Thurs 8-10, start mid October

Reia Anquet

This interactive course explores how to design and implement solutions to public policy problems, specifically those with international linkages. The aim of the course is two-fold: on the one hand, to familiarise oneself with design thinking and participatory decisionmaking techniques. On the other, to apply those techniques in a series of practical exercises linking analysis and action. At the end of the course, students can expect to be equipped with practical tools for policy formulation, including knowledge about their limits, and to have gained a better understanding of international affairs.

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 Science for Society, ONLINE ONLY, BY ZOOM (this seminar is part of our virtual campus bringing together students from all French IEPs) - 9 sessions, Monday 15.15-17.15, start at the beginning of October

Séverine Louvel

This course will analyse ideas about the responsibility of science toward society. It will provide a critical examination of how policymakers, scientists, and citizens, make science accountable to society and try to increase its social relevance. First, the course will examine policy initiatives for developing responsible research practices (such as measures to prevent scientific misconduct or to develop "open science"); then, it will address the changing meanings of socially relevant science (shift in policies from limiting the potential harmful effects of research to encouraging the routine evaluation of its societal benefits); lastly we will question the rise of new policy frameworks for socially responsible research, which promote the involvement of civil society in the development of science and technology (such as public engagement in science or citizen science initiatives). The course is open to any student with an interest in science and improving its benefits, and who wishes to understand the difficulties in assessing its societal impacts. It is also open to students who are interested in the role that they can play as citizens in promoting socially responsible research - even in scientific areas in which they don't have technical expertise. We will talk about several areas of science that raise critical societal issues and whose social responsibility has been much discussed, such as biomedical and health sciences, climate science, environmental science, and data science.

 

OR

 

CMINT S1 Crime and Security, ONLINE ONLY, BY ZOOM (this seminar is part of our virtual campus bringing together students from all French IEPs) - 9 sessions, Monday 13.00-15.00, start at the beginning of October

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, situational crime prevention). 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.

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.

 

OR

 

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.

Semester 2 - Mandatory courses for undergraduate students

Assessed by continuous assessment (no retake). First, select your mandatory courses, then select your options. First, fill your learning agreement, then wait for the online registration link by email.

C1 and above are exempted from this class and should select another one to replace it (CF or CS in French).

 

Track 1: French Language
Track 2: French for the social sciences
Track 3: French for academic purposes

 

Seminar: 2 hours a week, all assessment finished by Dec 18. The program will vary according to the teacher and the level.

You will be assigned a group on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon according to your level. It will not clash with the CS or Multisport slots. 

France, Etat, Institutions, Société - Wednesday 8-10 OR 10.15-12.15 (you will be placed in a group)

2 hours a week, all assessment finished by Dec 18.
The program will vary according to the teacher and the level.
A1, A2, B1.1 students will study this course in English, otherwise it is taught in French.

 

Examples of subjects taught in the class:

  • History of France (for example WW1, Vichy, resistance movements, Algerian war)
  • The foundation of the Nation State, the Republic (5 Republics), symbols
  • Semi presidential regime + elections
  • Foreign policy
  • Human rights, social welfare...
  • Institutions
  • Territorial policy, centralization/decentralization + reform
  • Fundamental principles (secular state...)

 

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

ONLY one CMINT per semester per student.
Certain CMINT are repeated S1 then S2.
You will be assigned a group (we will try to respect the choice on your learning agreement, depending on student numbers).
2 hours a week.

 

CMINT S2 Comparative regionalism - Wednesday 10.15-12.15

Fabien Terpan

Regional integration has become an important feature of world politics since the mid1980s 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 forms of organization, regional integration is a worldwide phenomenon with many examples in Africa (ECOWAS, SADC), Asia (ASEAN, SAARC, Shanghai 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. 

 

OR

 

CMINT S2 Change in Global Politics - Monday 15.15-17.15

Mayeul Kauffmann

The course addresses key aspects of change in structures and processes, as well as in issues of international and global nature. It focuses on the variety of actors and highlights how diverse their strategies and repertoires of actions can be. The study of the latter will include not only acts of commission (doing), but also acts of omission and of expression; all of them illustrating ways to cooperate or not cooperate among actors of change in global politics, in coercive or persuasive manners.

A significant part of the course time will be devoted to the study of specific cases, including the methodology of applied research in this field, through participating in a real research project, which is likely to be published. Considerable time will be spent doing online research and analysis. Aspects of theoretical background will mainly be covered through required readings selected to enable students to make up for any missing knowledge compared with older students in the group, thanks to self-study (some class time will be devoted to answering questions related to the readings).

 

OR

 

CMINT S2 Foreign & Security policy - Monday 13.00-15.00

Delphine Deschaux-Dutard

Foreign and security policies - International security challenges in a turbulent world.
This 20-hours class aims at introducing students to the main questions raised in the area of 13 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.

 

OR

 

CMINT S2 International Policy Lab - Tuesday 15.15-17.15

Vincent Caby

The objective of this course is twofold:

  • Firstly, the course aims to provide students with the basic working methods necessary for training in political science and social sciences. How to read and discuss a scientific paper? How to search for, collect, organize and analyze various information sources. How to apply political science and social sciences theories and concepts.
  • Secondly, the Policy Lab introduces the sociology of public problems and public policy analysis. The full list of concepts and methods that students should master at the end of the course can be found in the columns "Concepts and Methods" of the "Course agenda" section. The course will answer the following questions: Which specific steps do troubling conditions have to go through to become a public problem? How and why does attention to public problems rise and fall? How to identify and map claims, claimmakers and coalitions? The ultimate goal is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for critically thinking about and responding to public problem claims in the media and the public sphere. 

 

OR

 

CMINT S2 Policy Lab 3 - European Union - Tuesday 13.00-15.00

Christophe Bouillaud

Policy Lab 3 - European Union will articulate two lines of inquiry :

  • a reminder of the basic facts, helping to understand what actually is the European Union, what it does (and does not do), why and how (institutional history; main classical theories of European integration [neo-functionalism, liberal intergovernmentalism, federalism, etc.]; main European policies [Common Agricultural Policy, Single Market, Monetary Union, etc.]).
  • a special focus on the looming June 2024 European Elections. The policy lab will monitor, at both European and national levels, on a weekly basis the electoral campaign during the late Winter 2024 and early Spring 2024 (protagonists, issues, events), aiming to introduce students to present European political life.

 

OR

 

CMINT S2 Crime and Security, ONLINE ONLY, BY ZOOM (this seminar is part of our virtual campus bringing together students from all French IEPs) - Monday 13.00-15.00

François Bonnet - 9 sessions

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, situational crime prevention).
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.

ONLY ONE per semester.
You can choose your group when you register (places are limited per group).
2 hours a week.
 

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.

 

Social science methods (1st year CM - quite difficult but easier than a 3rd year CM)

Course code: CM1 S2

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

The analysis of numerical information, like that of the discourse produced by stakeholders (citizens, users, consumers, etc.), is nowadays encountered at all stages of the expertise and decision-making processes.

Knowing how to construct or use survey data to explain people's behaviors and opinions is therefore a strong skill that can be leveraged by both private and public sector employers.

The social sciences (economics, history, marketing, political science, sociology) share a corpus of methods, in which we classically distinguish between quantitative surveys (home, postal, telephone or online questionnaire surveys) and qualitative surveys (individual interviews, focus groups, ethnographic observation).

The aim of the conference is twofold: to help students understand the differences and
complementarity between these methods; and to give them a practical understanding
of the statistical analysis of quantitative data and the analysis of semi-structured interviews.

 

OR

 

International and comparative politics (3rd year CM - more difficult than 1st year CM)

Course code: CM3 S2

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

This method conference focuses on international relations (or affairs) and comparative politics (global politics). Its aim is to provide students with an insight into the main players, issues and dynamics of international life. In particular, it will look at types of political regimes, the dynamics of inter-state and transnational cooperation (in particular via international organizations in the broadest sense), forms of conflictuality, and diplomatic negotiations and relations. This conference will draw on all the knowledge accumulated on these issues, as well as reflections on major contemporary events. The skills acquired by students will enable them to take a global view of political problems around the world. The conference is also highly recommended for those wishing to pursue careers with an international dimension.


Select your options to mix with French students

Choose your options to mix with 1st and 3rd year french students:

On topof your mandatory courses, you can choose modules from the options below to obtain the numberof ECTS required by your university.

We recommend 30-35 ECTS.

 

 

1) CF (Basic course)

For tracks 1, 2 or 3 - 5 ECTS per module - Bachelor year 1 or 3 levels- Unlimited student numbers, see assessment type for each individual CF.

 

2) CS (Specialized course)

For tracks 1, 2 or 3 - 5 ECTS per module - Bachelor year 3 level - Unlimited student numbers, see assessment type for each individual CS.

 

3) Themed seminars in English and Foreign languages

For tracks 1, 2 or 3 - 5 ECTS per module - Bachelor year 3 level - Limited student numbers, all assessment finished by last class.

 

4) Sports

For tracks 1, 2 or 3 - 5 ECTS per module - Limited student numbers, all assessment finished by last class.

 

5) UGA university class

For tracks 1, 2 or 3 - Variable level and ECTS per module - Limited student numbers.

 

6) Tutoring (language and methodology) with French students - not for credit

For tracks 1, 2 or 3 - 0 ECTS - Unlimited student numbers.

Option 1) Fundamental courses (CF)

  • lecture with all the French students of a year group

  • all taught in French (except 2 in English)

  • Very academic / require a lot of work (readings)

  • HIGH B2 level required

  • 1st year modules are easier than 3rd year modules, but first year module. 1st year modules have a challenging level suitable for 2nd and 3rd year international students.

  • usually assessed through a challenging final written exam (see syllabus for details) in January (for semester 1) or May (semester 2)

  • Final assessment (no continuous assessment) - retake possible in June

  • You can choose more than 1 CF (check the schedule first)

 

Track 3 : It is a good idea to do the CF that goes with your CM (like the French students all do)

1st year modules

2h per week, 12 weeks

Course code: CF1S1

 

  • Sociology
  • Macroeconomics and national accounting
  • Politique comparée /Comparative Political Economy
  • Sociology of international relations (Geopolitics)

2h per week, 12 weeks

Course code: CF1S2

 

  • Transnational history of Europe in the 19th-20th centuries
  • Microeconomics and industrial organization
  • Political and administrative institutions

3rd year modules

2h per week, 12 weeks

Course code: CF3S1

 

  • Public Policy
  • Institutional economics
  • Contemporary sociology

2h per week, 12 weeks

Course code: CF3S2

 

  • Global history of the contemporary world (19th-20th centuries)
  • European Union Law/Loi de l'Union Européenne

1st year CF modules

CF1S1 Sociology - Tuesday 1pm - 3pm

Sidonie Naulin

The aim of this course is to enable students to grasp the specific nature of sociological reasoning. It will present the main methods and theories that enable us to think about the social world through the study of objects central to sociology: norms and deviance, the economy, social stratification, inequalities, culture, the school, the family, the city, the state and gender. The theories of the discipline's classic authors (K. Marx, É. Durkheim, M. Weber, H. Becker, P. Bourdieu, etc.) will be studied through the themes that were central to their work. The aim is to show how it is possible to think scientifically about the social world and its evolution, and what results have been established after more than a century of sociological investigation.

Review:

Written (session 1 in January, session 2 in June)

 

 

CF1S1 Macro-economics and national accounting - Friday 10:15am-12:15pm

Fanny Coulomb

Objectives :

  • Acquire fundamental economic notions and understand basic economic concepts.
  • Understand the links and differences between the main currents of economic thought.
  • Understand macroeconomic reasoning and acquire the first notions of economic policy.
  • Know the basics of national accounting and understand the main economic tables. 

 

Contents:

  • Presentation of liberal and Keynesian theory, from the perspective of the history of economic thought.
  • Some elements of contemporary economic history: Keynesianism and the neoliberal revolution of the 1980s; economic and financial globalization.
  • Presentation of the IS/LM model and its use as a macroeconomic policy simulation tool.
  • Discussions on the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy, with links to current events.
  • Introduction to the basics of national accounting: institutional sectors, sector accounts...
  • The two main summary tables of national accounting: the overall economic table (TEE) and the input-output table (TES). Examination: written exam (session 1 in January, session 2 in June)

 

 

CF1 S1 Comparative politics (taught in French) - Wednesday 10:15am - 12:15pm

Politicians

This fundamental course is designed as an introduction to political science. Intended for first-year students, it aims to introduce the most classic objects and concepts of this discipline, which is concerned with the phenomena of power. The overall aim of the course is to provide a foundation of knowledge that will be useful in all other political science courses, and even in other disciplines. To achieve this, the course takes an open approach, giving equal place to all the sub-disciplines of political science: political institutions, political sociology, public action, international relations and political thought.

Course problem :

This course is organized around the dynamics of representation in the construction of the political field. Modern political institutions are born of a desire (benevolent or malevolent) to efficiently produce and administer common goods (security, fundamental rights, etc.). On this basis, they involve a delegation of power from citizens to public authorities, making it possible to administer and produce common goods over a wide territory. But at the same time, this delegation takes away a form of freedom from citizens, and can therefore be considered illegitimate, as it misrepresents citizens' interests. The course is structured around this tension, which lies at the heart of all political phenomena.

Course organization :

This fundamental course offers a number of pedagogical innovations, such as the sharing of sessions between several teachers, flipped classroom sessions, the use of serious games, and assessment based on presentations on scientific controversies.

Review:

The Comparative Politics exam will take place, as in previous years, during the January exam week, i.e. after the Christmas vacations. It consists of a pre-prepared presentation, followed by an MCQ. Examination: written exam (session 1 in January, session 2 in June)

 

CF1S1 Comparative Political Economy - taught in English - Wednesday 10.15-12.15

Sophie Panel

Why are there so many states today? Do parliamentary regimes produce better outcomes than presidential regimes? Why are hereditary monarchies more stable than military dictatorships? Does it make sense to vote? This course covers twelve central topics in comparative political economy and the many questions they raise. "Comparative political economy" studies political institutions but analyzes them with tools borrowed from economics. It means that, from a theoretical perspective, the unit of analysis is the individual, who is motivated to achieve goals but must act under the constraint of political institutions. Therefore, the main aim of CPE is to understand how institutions affect individual behavior and produce specific outcomes. From a methodological perspective, knowledge about the origins and effects of political institutions is drawn from statistical analysis or from experiments. There are no prerequisites to attend this lecture, but you need to be somewhat comfortable in English (e.g., be able to take notes). Exam : oral (in January or end of December)

 

CF1S1 Sociology of International Relations - Wednesday 15H15 - 17h15

Franck Petiteville

This course provides an introduction to the sociology of international relations. Following an introduction to the main currents in international relations theory (realism, liberalism, transnationalism), the first part of the course looks at the fundamentals of the international system and how they are currently evolving: state sovereignty, power, diplomacy, international organizations. In the second part, the course examines the changes in violence in international relations since the end of the Cold War: inter-state wars, civil wars, terrorism and the status of nuclear weapons. In this respect, it raises the debate on "just war" and the legitimization of the use of violence. The third part of the course looks at three major issues in contemporary international cooperation: the protection of human rights, the environment and the regulation of migration.

Review:

MCQs (session 1 in January, session 2 in June)

CF1S2 Transnational history of Europe, 19th-20th century - Wednesday 1-3pm

Nathan Rousselot

This course offers an introduction to the history of Europe from the 19th to the 20th century through the prism of transnational studies. Emphasizing the close links between subaltern studies and inter- and transnational networks, it will highlight the role of popular movements as actors in the construction of the European idea and European international institutions since 1848.

The course will be structured into four thematic blocks. The introduction will first look at semantic issues and the differences between the international or supranational experiences of contemporaries and the transnational analysis of historians. The first part of the course will address the question of European geographies (Europe of the Communists; Europe of the colonial empires). The second part will present the construction of Europe through culture, while the third will examine it through the social and environmental stakes of the development of a specifically European capitalism (social Europe; environmental history of Europe). Finally, the last part will highlight the contribution of networks of actors (women, young people, LGBTQ+ movements), inscribed in the "interstices of nations" (P.Y. Saunier), to the incarnation of European projects and ideas.

The aim is to break away from a purely institutional perspective, focusing on the history of the post-1951 European communities. Particular attention will be paid to the way in which Europe is constructed "from below", over the long term. The transition from ideas to European constructions will be analyzed from a truly transnational perspective, paying close attention to the circulation of men, women and ideas, as well as their hybridization across national borders, to give rise to a cultural and institutional system that distinguishes the European space from the rest of the world.

Examination: Written (session 1 in May, session 2 in June)

 

 

CF1S2 Microeconomics - Wednesday 10.15am - 12.15pm

Sophie Panel

The aim of this CF is to introduce the basic concepts of microeconomics and a few tools (market equilibrium, surplus, etc.) for analyzing how markets work and how governments can intervene. The course begins by examining the behavior of consumers and producers in a situation of perfect competition, followed by the main market failures (public goods, information asymmetries and externalities) and finally the different forms of industrial organization (monopoly, oligopoly, etc.).

Review:

MCQs (session 1 in May, session 2 in June)

 

 

CF1S2 Political and administrative institutions - Tuesday 1pm - 3pm

Marie-Julie Bernard, Dorian Guinard

This two-part course presents and examines the legal framework that defines our political and administrative institutions. With regard to the elements relating to law, the aim is to set out the elements for understanding what law is, constitutional law: the different constituent powers and sovereignty, analysis of the power of judges, the EU and the relationship with the French constitution and the law. With regard to political institutions, the aim is to shed light on the characteristics of the Fifth Republic, in particular its dominant feature, presidentialization, and the situation of executive power. With regard to administrative institutions, here again, the aim is to address key themes/concepts in French administrative organization: decentralization, deconcentration, new public management, independent administrative authorities.

After establishing a certain number of benchmarks (distinction between public and private law, presentation of France's jurisdictional organization), the aim is to examine the strategies and concepts designed to provide a framework for the exercise of political power (constitutionalism on the one hand, sovereignty on the other).

We will then question the legal singularities attributed to the Fifth Republic and its constitution. It will then be examined in terms of both its history and its evolution. We will examine the strengthening of the executive at the expense of the legislature. Finally, we will look at administrative institutions. Two institutions in particular will attract our attention: the Conseil d'Etat, often presented as a French exception, and the Défenseur des droits, an independent administrative authority enshrined in our Constitution since 2008. Local autonomy and State reform will also be addressed.

Examination schedule (session 1 in May, session 2 in June) :

The course is assessed by a final test in the form of 2 questions. Both questions are treated as such. This is not a dissertation with an apparent plan in parts and sub-parts.

3rd year CF modules

  • lecture with all the French students of a year group

  • all taught in French (except 2 in English)

  • Very academic / require a lot of work (readings)

  • HIGH B2 level required

  • 1st year modules are easier than 3rd year modules, but first year module. 1st year modules have a challenging level suitable for 2nd and 3rd year international students.

  • usually assessed through a challenging final written exam (see syllabus for details) in January (for semester 1) or May (semester 2)

  • Final assessment (no continuous assessment) - retake possible in June

  • You can choose more than 1 CF (check the schedule first)

 

Track 3 : It is a good idea to do the CF that goes with your CM (like the French students all do) 

CF3S1 Public Policy - Monday 1pm - 3pm

Hélène Caune

The public policy course enables us to understand public action as a fundamental component of political power, and therefore of change in contemporary states. Part of the trilogy that defines political science - polity (the political system and its rules), politics (the political game and its elections) - public policies refer more generally to what the state does in society, and under what conditions.

Review:

  • A Multiple Choice Questionnaire: 40% of the final mark. Time limit 30 minutes.
  • Cross-reading (1,500 words): 60% of final mark

 

 

CF3S1 Institutional economics - Tuesday 3.15pm-> 5.15pm

Arnaud Buchs

Since the 1980s, the idea that institutions matter in economics (North, 1989) has been widely accepted. Many authors, including several Nobel Prize winners (e.g. Ronald Coase in 1991, Douglass North in 1993, Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson in 2009, Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström in 2016, etc.), make more or less direct reference to institutionalist approaches. Today, even authors who have historically favored standard economics approaches recognize the importance of taking institutions into account (Tirole, 2017), whether to understand the formation of actors' rationality, to understand coordination mechanisms (in particular the market and the modalities of competition expressed in it) and the functioning of organizations (in particular companies, whatever their form), or to understand the role of the state in the economy.

Considered as systems of formal and/or informal rules, institutions enable and constrain individual behavior, organizations and macroeconomic dynamics. Nevertheless, there is no single way of looking at institutions and their role in economic processes.

The aim of this course is to situate, characterize and criticize the main approaches in economics that seek to understand the mechanisms of coordination, regulation and governance - in other words, collective action. By questioning fundamental categories in economics (market, money, actor, state, firm, etc.), it aims to provide theoretical and conceptual tools to shed light on a number of contemporary controversies, and to facilitate dialogue between economics and other disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

Review:

A 3-hour test (essay or questions). For international students, the test is the same, but it will be possible to write in English.

 

 

CF3S1 Contemporary sociology - Wednesday 8am->10am

Gilles Bastin

The aim of this course is to approach the study of contemporary sociology through theoretical questioning of research traditions, concepts and methods that are the subject of discussion in the discipline as it is practiced today. The aim of this course is both to describe the changes taking place in contemporary societies, and to examine the tensions that these changes provoke in the discipline of sociology. In the course of the course, we will interrogate these tensions as an exercise in "sociological imagination": a reflection on the tools by which we can all try to understand the social world in which we live and - by doing so - act upon it. The course is also motivated by the questions that have recently taken hold of the social sciences in a world marked by the resurgence of radical forms of social criticism, notably terrorism. Does sociology, which was born at the time of the great wave of anarchist attacks in Europe at the end of the 19th century, have anything to say about the crisis society is going through today? If so, why is it so little heard? These questions will serve as a thread running through the course, leading us step by step to the formulation of the great secret of contemporary society: the existence, maintenance and reproduction of inequality.

Students can follow the hashtag #soc_cont and the @gillesbastin account on twitter for additional food for thought on the course between each session. Each week, they are invited to ask the teacher questions on twitter or by e-mail (gilles.bastin@iepg.fr). A discussion of the questions asked during the week is organized at each session.

Validation :

This course is followed by a 3-hour final exam. During this exam, students must answer fifteen questions, each graded on 1 point and requiring a brief response (so-called "course" questions), as well as one question graded on 5 points, which requires further reasoning based in part on a commentary on a series of documents (statistical tables, texts, graphs, etc.). International students take the same exam, but can write in either French or English.

CF3S2 European Union Law - Tuesday 3.15pm - 5.15pm

Fabien Terpan

Against a backdrop of economic and political crisis (Euroscepticism, Brexit), is the European Union increasingly influenced by states, and particularly by the most powerful states? Has the "Community method", which made the European model of regional integration original, given way to modes of operation that are more respectful of state sovereignty? On the contrary, is the expansion of competences transforming the Union into a quasi-federal organization? Although not a state, can the Union be a democracy and an international power? The aim of this course is to provide an analytical framework for answering these and other questions. The aim is not only to describe the European Union, but also and above all to analyze it, to explain its transformations, and to grasp its main driving forces, beyond the caricatured debates between supporters of integration and sovereigntists, defenders and critics of neo-liberalism.

Assessment:

  • In the first and second sessions: 2-hour essay with a maximum of four pages

    - A choice of two topics. These can be cross-cutting topics (covering several chapters of the course) or topics covering a specific chapter of the course (in the latter case, it is nevertheless advisable to use knowledge from the other chapters, as long as it is relevant to the topic). Please include titles of parts and sub-parts, and a conclusion.

    - Compulsory readings, as well as the oral course, are among the elements likely to be assessed in the final exam.

    - Use examples given in class or from your own reading. International students take the same exam, but can write in either French or English.

 

 

CF3S2 European Union Law - taught in English - Thursday 12.30-14.30

Fabien Terpan

In the context of economic and political crises (euroscepticism, Brexit), is the European Union increasingly influenced by its states, particularly the most powerful ones? Has the "Community method," which has been the hallmark of the European model of regional integration, given way to operating methods that are more respectful of state sovereignty? Conversely, is the expansion of competencies transforming the Union into a quasi-federal organization? Although not a state, can the Union be a democracy and an international power? The objective of this course is to provide an analytical framework to answer these and other questions. It is not only about describing the European Union but also, and above all, about analyzing it, explaining its transformations, and grasping its main drivers, beyond the caricatured debates between integration supporters and sovereigntists, defenders and critics of neoliberalism.

Assessment:

Essay in 2 hours and a maximum of four pages. Two topics to choose from. These can be cross-cutting topics (covering multiple chapters of the course) or topics focused on a specific chapter of the course (in the latter case, it is still advisable to use knowledge from other chapters, as long as it is relevant to the topic). Please include section and subsection titles, and write a conclusion. Mandatory readings, as well as the oral course content, are part of the elements that may be assessed during the final exam. Support your arguments with examples given in class or drawn from your personal readings.

 

 

CF3S2 Global history of the contemporary world (19th-20th centuries) - Monday 1-3pm

Claire Marynower

This course will present a social and political history centered on the Middle East North Africa (MENA) zone, from the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 21st century, at the dawn of the "Arab Springs". The chosen perspective is that of global and connected history, but also of postcolonial studies: we will endeavor to study a history of modernity that is not written solely from and by Europe.

The course will trace the endogenous processes of modernization in areas that remained outside the European empires (in the Ottoman Empire, then in Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt) or outside European influence (through the cultural movements of the Nahda, Islamism and Arabism). Europe will not be left out, however, as we study the circulation of its actors and influence in the area through colonialism and, more broadly, imperialism.

The course will also address the issue of ethnic and religious minorities, the role of religion and ideologies, and social dynamics in general.

Review:

The basic course is based on a final test: a 3-hour written exam (essay, choice of 2 subjects). It is permitted to write in English.

Option 2) SPECIALISED COURSES/COURS SPÉCIALISÉS (CS)

  • open to all undergraduate and graduate students as electives
  • taught in French/English/German
  • HIGH B2 level required, require a lot of work (readings)
  • sometimes there is a challenging final written exam, sometimes a paper or oral
  • Final assessment (no continuous assessment) - retake possible in June
  • 2 hours a week
  • You can choose more than 1 CS

CS S1 Action Européenne et Internationale des Collectivités Territoriales (vendredi
12h30 -14h30)

Bénédicte Fisher, Suzie Greneche, Eric Recoura

Dans une volonté pédagogique d’allier des analyses universitaires nourries des recherches actuelles à des mises en situation, ce cours spécialisé propose un séminaire à trois voix permettant de confronter la théorie aux pratiques. En ce sens, la première partie de ce séminaire sera consacrée à l’étude de la construction du cadre français de l’AEIC dans l’objectif, au-delà d’en proposer une lecture claire pour les étudiant-e-s, de mettre en perspective toutes les tensions inhérentes à l’affirmation de cette politique publique en France dans un Etat unitaire et traditionnellement prévalant sur la scène internationale. Une fois ce cadre général posé, la suite du séminaire sera animée par deux professionnels des relations internationales des collectivités territoriales afin d’appréhender les enjeux contemporains des évolutions de l’AEICT, l’internationalisation des territoires à l’œuvre, ou encore les interactions entre politiques publiques. Ces interventions viseront à analyser les intérêts à agir et les acteurs en présence, à décrypter les modalités de mise en œuvre des projets, et à entrevoir les débouchés professionnels existants. Des mises en situation permettront de décrypter les relations élu/technicien, collectivité/association, entre régions du monde…

Assessment: 

L’évaluation finale se fera sous la forme de la soutenance orale d’un court dossier préparé par groupes de trois à cinq étudiant.es. Le dossier portera sur une question de réflexion prospective sur l’AEICT invitant les étudiantes et étudiants à mobiliser l’ensemble des connaissances théoriques et pratiques abordées pendant le séminaire.

 

 

CS S1 Public International Law (Friday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm)

Ludovic Chan-Tung

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the basic elements of public international law, which is, by definition, the law applicable to relations between states. However, ever since the birth of the modern State, States have brandished the principle of sovereignty as a "fundamental right" of each State, in the face of any attempt to create a centralized supra-State international power capable of sanctioning States in the event of violation of international norms.

Il s’agira de comprendre à la fois la complexité et la contradiction de cette branche de droit car, paradoxalement, la « non-ingérence » et « le domaine réservé », qui sont deux principes fondamentaux du droit international, demeurent à ce jour un rempart laissant à l’Etat, en tant que sujet principal de ce droit, le champ libre d’action sur son propre territoire. Aujourd’hui, le droit international public est plus fragilisé que jamais et certains internationalistes en viennent même à douter de son efficacité.
Evaluation : 

L’évaluation prendra la forme d’une rédaction d’un papier par groupe de 3-4 étudiantes et étudiants d’environ 7-10 pages (Times New Roman, police 12) et qui inclura une bibliographie et des notes de bas de page. Les sujets seront attribués au début du semestre. Chaque papier identifiera précisément les parties écrites par chaque étudiante et étudiant.

 

 

CS S1 Investigating images. Investigating through images. (Thursday 12h30-14h30)

Olivier Ihl

Ce cours d’iconographie politique propose de se familiariser avec une approche qui bouleverse les sciences sociales depuis vingt ans : les visual studies. Que ce soit en histoire, en sociologie ou en anthropologie, l’image tient une place centrale comme document et comme outil d’analyse, qu’il s’agisse de peinture, de sculpture, de photographie, de cinéma, de vidéo… Cet enseignement se propose à partir de cas pratiques d’en explorer les usages de nos jours comme hier. Qu’est-ce qu’une image ? Comment la regarder ? Que peut-elle nous apprendre, en particulier sur certains fonctionnements du politique ?

Each session will take place around three key points: an academic window (the currents and controversies that have emerged around the study of images), a methodological window (how to make them a fully-fledged demonstrative piece for artistic research or a dissertation?), a practical window (how to rediscover the conditions of production of these images, and what do they mean if we take them seriously?).

Les étudiants seront invités à proposer leurs propres supports iconographiques pour des
exercices de visualisation en commun (photo, dessin, vidéo).
Evaluation : 

Dossier sur une image choisie par l’étudiant et à rendre à la fin de l’année.

 

 

CS S1: Environment, natural resources, and armed conflict (Thursday 12:30-14:30) - IN ENGLISH

Sophie Panel

This course analyzes the relationships between natural resource dependency, environmental degradation, and armed violence. It is divided into four parts. The first part focuses on nonrenewable natural resources and discusses the political and economic reasons why major oil and gemstone exporters are more likely to experience civil war. The second part investigates to what extent resource scarcity and environmental degradation (driven, among others, by population growth and climate change) increase the risk of intrastate armed conflict, and discusses several theories that seek to explain why extreme weather events such as droughts or cold waves are often associated with political violence. The third part explores the possibility of interstate disputes around water and oil. Finally, the fourth part of the course is devoted to the environmental consequences of armed conflicts, and explores the various pathways linking warfare to environmental degradation.
There are no prerequisites to attend this lecture, but you need to be somewhat comfortable in English (e.g., be able to take notes).
Evaluation : 

Oral exams (10 to 15 minutes) will take place in January. 

 

 

CSS1 Gender, Sexuality and Politics (Tuesday 17h30-19h30) - IN ENGLISH

Mireille Baurens

Today's gender issues are numerous and varied and their political impact widespread. They lead to controversy in private and public contexts, and provide an intersectional concern through which social inequalities can be re-assessed.

In this course, different angles will put forward the impact of gender on public policies as well as underline the hierarchy of masculine and feminine stereotyped representations and the impact of biological difference beliefs. The course will provide historical landmarks to help grasp the deconstruction of sex-differences, and will explore some of the bi-, transsexual and homosexual literature in this field.

The course will show how the notion of gender pervades diverse social and political contexts: education (schools, universities, popular education), language policy, prisons, the professional world (private companies, the public sector), the media, art and culture. It will focus on fundamental concepts such as that of “empowerment”, without forgetting recurring issues like prostitution, abortion, violence against women, here and elsewhere in the world.

Assessment: 

Attendance, group oral presentation and individual written report on the class content.

 

 

CS S1 Geoeconomics of international security - IN ENGLISH (Monday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

Fanny Coulomb

In 2013, cyber warfare (and thus economic espionage) was placed at the forefront of US security threats by the US administration, faced with the risk of terrorism. This testifies to the multiplicity of the current stakes of intern tional security, which must no longer be considered solely from the political and military point of view, as in the Cold War era. The economy is now at the heart of security issues. National security requires the protection of strategic technologies, the securing of raw material supplies, economic counter-espionage, and so on. On the other hand, many past and contemporary conflicts can be analyzed from an economic point of view: what are the economic determinants of civil wars, of external operations? What are the economic benefits of wars, increases in defence budgets, military research and development? What are the strategies of the large multinational arms companies? Which countries are weapons’ largest exporters and to which destinations? Is it the economic logic that drives the privatization of security, with the proliferation of private military companies and the increasing use of mercenaries in conflict? More than ever, in a global economy where defence budgets have been on the increase (excluding Europe) since the late 1990s, the economy is at the centre of security issues.

Evaluation : Oral.

 

 

CS S1 Geopolitics - IN ENGLISH (Wednesday 17.30-19.30)

Daniel Meier

This lecture intends to grasp the key questions of geopolitics today through the lens of certain themes. It will strive to understand world power relations in their spatial dimension and how power can shape territories. Political geography is focused on power practices, on how spatial issues are defined and on the geopolitical concepts that can be applied to various places/spaces. The CS will first examine the emergence of geopolitics and its controversial origins due to its link with totalitarian regimes. It will assess how the “neutral” posture adopted by geopoliticians de-politicized the discipline and undermined its credibility. Then we will have a look at different institutions and stakeholders, like the state, borders, private companies and criminal organizations that have a changing weight on the relationship between power and territory. A geographical understanding of political issues is therefore at the heart of this lecture. Three case studies of different form will end the lecture: a global issue (water), a failed state (Iraq) and a non-state armed organization (Hizbullah) will be examined to highlight key spatial dimensions and their geopolitics.

Evaluation : Dossier

 

 

CS S1 Governance and major urban issues. Friday 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Marine Bourgeois

> C1 level required for this course

More than half the world's inhabitants now live in cities. The urban environment has become the dominant framework for social practices and relations, within which conflicts are regulated and public policies shaped. Alongside national space, cities and metropolises have established themselves as a key scale for understanding and acting on the economic, social and environmental issues of our time. Urban actors, whether elected representatives, bureaucrats or economic players, are striving to make sense of them and respond with political proposals. This relocalization of politics is giving rise to an unprecedented politicization of major strategic choices for cities.

Ce cours spécialisé traite des grandes transformations des villes européennes sous l’effet de la globalisation, des mutations des systèmes productifs, de l’européanisation et de la recomposition des Etats. Il propose un regard de sociologie politique sur la gouvernance et les politiques urbaines. Les réflexions qui y sont menées portent sur les recompositions de l’Etat et de ses rapports avec les villes, les transformations économiques et sociales des territoires, ainsi que les évolutions des formes de mobilisation politique et de production des politiques urbaines. Ces questions sont abordées à partir d’une série de grands enjeux socio-urbains et des politiques menées dans les villes européennes pour y répondre.
NB Cet enseignement s’inscrit dans le parcours intégré Architecture, Urbanisme, Etudes Politiques (AUEP) proposé par Sciences Po Grenoble, l’École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG) et l’Institut d’Urbanisme et de Géographie Alpine (IUGA). Les étudiants désireux de rejoindre ce parcours à la fin de la première année devront obligatoirement avoir suivi ce cours spécialisé.

Assessment: a knowledge test + a book review or city portrait of your choice.

 

 

CS S1 Histoire des idées politiques : La raison et le sacré. Des Lumières à la république. (Mardi 17h30-19h30)

Olivier Ihl

> C1 level required for this course

This course in the history of political ideas introduces students to some of the works (Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Tocqueville, Péguy, Foucault, Lefort...) and currents of thought (utilitarianism, liberalism, romanticism, nationalism...) that form the fabric of our contemporary debates.

The guiding principle of this course will be to understand how, since the end of the 18th century, political reason has emancipated itself from the powers and tutelage of tradition. What place does it occupy today in a world marked by rising social inequalities and increasing migration, as well as by the redefinition of the relationship between man and other living species? It's an opportunity to reconnect with the power of the great texts and question the role of ideas in history. What makes a piece of writing a work of art? What relationship can be established between text and context? Is the notion of author an illusion?

Assessment: 2-hour written essay, table-top, based on one of two topics.

 

 

CS S1 Elections in France (Thursday 12.30-14.30)

Florent Gougou

> C1 level required for this course

Emmanuel Macron's re-election in the 2022 presidential election, and the three-way competition that now seems to pit the presidential majority, the left-wing opposition and the radical right-wing opposition against each other, have confirmed for many observers that France has entered a new political world. But what does this mean?

Dans ce cours spécialisé, je partagerai avec vous des clés de compréhension des évolutions électorales et partisanes sous la Cinquième République. Tout en restant résolument en prise avec les dynamiques les plus récentes, je présenterai les grands moments de l’histoire électorale française depuis 1958. Je ferai parfois référence aux élections locales, mais ma perspective prioritaire sera du côté des élections nationales.

Ce cours s’adresse aussi bien à celles et ceux qui n’ont jamais fait d’analyse électorale qu’à celles et ceux qui ont déjà des connaissances sur les élections et le vote. Au-delà du cas de la France, mon objectif est de montrer qu’une partie des changements récents du paysage politique dans notre pays (baisse de la participation électorale, effondrement des partis de gouvernement, progression de la droite radicale, recompositions de la gauche, etc.) renvoie en fait à des tendances de long terme qui traversent toutes les démocraties occidentales.

Assessment: 

Le cours est validé par un examen en temps limité en fin de semestre (janvier). Tous les documents imprimés sont autorisés pendant l’épreuve, y compris les dictionnaires bilingues pour les étudiantes et étudiants internationaux.

Deux sujets sont proposés, une dissertation et un commentaire de documents.

 

 

CS S1 Politiques culturelles : le « modèle » français à la lumière des comparaisons internationales (mardi 17h30-19h30)

Lisa Marx

L’action des pouvoirs publics dans le domaine des affaires culturelles est souvent vue comme un projet de rassemblement du plus grand nombre dans la connaissance et l’admiration aussi bien du patrimoine historique commun que de la création contemporaine. Elle peut aussi apparaître comme une forme culturelle de l’État Providence qui proposerait d’élargir l’accès aux œuvres et services culturels dans une perspective globale d’égalisation des conditions. L’objet de ce cours est de mettre à distance cette idéologie des politiques culturelles. Il s’agira au contraire de montrer que dans ce domaine, comme dans d’autres secteurs des politiques publiques, l’action des pouvoirs publics est le produit des interactions entre acteurs et groupes sociaux.
L’histoire et l’analyse de la période contemporaine montrent en effet que ce champ d’intervention est un espace de luttes matérielles et symboliques puissantes. Les évolutions observables ne sont pas seulement le fruit d’une évolution des idées mais aussi le résultat de rapports de forces entre des groupes porteurs de visions différenciées du rôle des pouvoirs publics à l’égard des questions culturelles. Des exemples de différents secteurs artistiques (musées, musique, cinéma, livre, grandes institutions, etc.) seront examinés au fil du cours, ainsi que les enjeux touchant à l’éducation culturelle et artistique et aux métiers de la culture.
Ce cours est susceptible d’intéresser tant les étudiantes et étudiants soucieux de comprendre un domaine où, en France, les gouvernements nationaux et locaux sont particulièrement investis, que celles et ceux souhaitant pour suivre leur formation en se spécialisant sur les questions d’actions et de politiques publiques ou de sociologie politique. Enfin, s’il est partiellement centré sur le « modèle » français, ce cours l’analyse à l’aune des comparaisons internationales et évoque donc également l’action d’autres gouvernements, notamment mais pas exclusivement européens et nord-américains, en ce même domaine, du niveau régional à l’échelon supranational.

Assessment: 

Assiduité au cours : préparation et participation
Rédaction d’un dossier

 

 

CS S1 Préparation aux Ecoles de journalisme (vendredi 12.30-14.30)

Sandy Plas

> C1 level required for this course

Objectifs : Le cours a pour objectif de préparer les étudiants au concours d’entrée aux l’Ecoles de journalisme. La méthodologie des épreuves du concours est travaillée chaque semaine, avec un accent mis sur le suivi de l’actualité internationale, nationale et locale.

Pendant le semestre, les étudiants seront amenés à présenter une revue de presse ainsi qu’un exposé, sur un thème d’actualité, choisi lors de la première séance.
L’évaluation finale repose sur des épreuves blanches basées sur les épreuves du concours de l’EJDG. La dernière séance du CS consiste en un rendu aux étudiants des épreuves, pour correction et échanges.
Ce cours, très spécifique et orienté sur la préparation au concours de l’EJDG, ne constitue en aucun cas une initiation au journalisme.

Modalités d’évaluation : 

Épreuve écrite de 2 heures reprenant les thèmes évoqués lors des séances

 

 

CS S1 International relations, between conflict and attempts at order (Thursday 12.30-14.30)

Philippe Droz-Vincent

> C1 level required for this course

Organisé autour de grands thèmes, de façon à pouvoir intégrer ceux qui n’ont jamais abordé les RI, ceux qui débutent les RI tout comme ceux qui recherchent un approfondissement en RI.

Les thèmes sont aussi adaptés selon l’actualité.

Logiques de puissance, USA en RI, montée de nouveaux acteurs, Chine en RI, Russie en RI, Guerres classiques, transformations des guerres et guerres civiles, retour de la guerre en Europe?

Idées, idéologies, transformation des RI par la démocratie, politique étrangère US, Intervention et RI, ONU ou intervention unilatérale, des néo-conservateurs en Iraq, à l’Afghanistan, à la Libye ou à la Syrie.

Nouveaux acteurs en RI, Ongs dans la guerre et la pacification.

Juridicisation des RI, justice internationale et transitionnelle.

Fractures religieuses, fragmentation identitaire du monde.

Evaluation: Paper to be handed in (according to course instructions)

 

 

CS S1 UCP: Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping/Protection (vendredi 12.30-14.30)

Mayeul Kauffmann

This course is about the study of UCP, that is, a coordinated set of actions by unarmed professionals aiming at keeping or building peace and/or protecting civilians. UCP is generally seen as the acronym for Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping or Unarmed Civilian Protection, sometimes for Unarmed Civilian Peacebuilding1. "UCP" is used in the course title to refer to the three concepts, given that they have close ties in theory and in field practice. UCP refers to actions carried out by unarmed professionals, working in organized teams within a local community, which requested it. UCP missions (also named Third Party Non-violent Intervention - TPNI) include protection, international observation, reporting, security advice, ceasefire monitoring, rumour control, Early Warning Early Response, relationship building...

The diversity of Institutional UCP actors will be described in the course and the course will focus on the core methods shared by the main NGOs and IGOs doing UCPs. The evolution of UCP over the past 100 years will also be briefly studied in the course. The course will also compare armed and unarmed peacekeeping, in terms of history, principles, achievements, risks and failures.

In addition to the theoretical backgrounds and methodologies mentioned above, a few additional tools will be introduced:

  • Open source intelligence (OSint)
  • Mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Data management, data privacy, cybersecurity
  • Nonviolent Communication
     

Assessment:

  • a written test (in class), based on materials covered during the course
  • an applied research assignment. Students are welcome to come with a research topic if they wish (this could be related to another IEP course, in agreement with the other instructor).

Applied research topics will be proposed to the other students.

Language: The course will be given in English but students will have the possibility to do the research work and part of the evaluation in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or French (as they prefer).

CS S2 Communication de crise (lundi 17h30 -19h30)

Camille Chaussinand

In this course on communication and crisis management, we'll explore the key elements for identifying the triggers of a crisis and the different stages of its management. You'll learn how to build an intelligence ecosystem so you're ready to react quickly, plan crisis scenarios and anticipate media and influencer reactions. By acquiring crisis management methods, you will be able to analyze, critique and develop effective communication strategies to manage critical situations with empathy and clarity.

Les objectifs pédagogiques sont les suivants :
• Identifier les déclencheurs d’une crise.
• Identifier les différentes étapes d’une gestion de communication de crise.
• Construire un écosystème de veille, afin d’être en état d’alerte.
• Planifier un scénario de crise.
• Mémoriser et appliquer les étapes et méthodes d’une stratégie d’anticipation médias/influences.
• Acquérir et reproduire les méthodes de gestion d’une crise.
• Analyser et critiquer une gestion de crise.
• Collecter les éléments permettant d’établir un état des lieux et les conséquences de la crise.
• Développer une stratégie de communication de crise.

Evaluation : la validation du cours se fait à l’aide d’un suivi assidu du cours avec différentes étapes de validation des acquis sous forme d’exercices :

  • Building a crisis analysis matrix
  • Build a mind map to anticipate a crisis by simulating different scenarios
  • Building a crisis unit
  • Leading a crisis unit
  • Building a RETEX report
  • Depending on how the course can be arranged, it may be possible to simulate a crisis during the last 4 hours of the course. 

 

 

CS S2 Public Policy and the Indo-Pacific (Monday 17h30 -19h30) – IN ENGLISH

Reia Anquet

This course explores key challenges and debates in contemporary Indo-Pacific governance and their relationship to policy theory. The Indo-Pacific region encompasses diverse cultures, economies, and political systems, each
contributing to a complex policy landscape. This course investigates the role of international and domestic institutions, the governance of the Indo-Pacific and its commons, and policy implementation across various domains. We will examine the role of state and non-state actors, regional organisations and alliances, and policy tools relevant to the region. Using case studies, we will delve into international fishing, security and defence issues, cultural issues, indigenous peoples' concerns, sea governance, and the dynamics of regional organisations and alliances in the Indo-Pacific.

Subjects included in the CS include:

  • Marine governance, International fishing regulations and their impact on the IndoPacific.
  • Security and defence issues, including maritime security.
  • Historical and cultural issues and their influence on public policy.
  • Issues concerning indigenous peoples and their rights.
  • Sea governance and legal frameworks.
  • Role of regional organizations and alliances in policy formation.
  • Case studies of specific Indo-Pacific countries and their policy challenges.
  • Environmental and sustainability policies in the region.
  • The impact of economic policies on regional development.
  • Interconnections between regional and global policy issues.
     

Evaluation : Course journal, group presentation, oral exam

 

 

CS S2 Short Guide to Survival at Work (Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

Laurent Labrot

L’étudiante ou l'étudiant qui termine ses études et accède à un premier emploi se voit confronté à un monde du travail auquel il n’a guère été préparé à l’Université. En effet, sauf à ce qu’il ait déjà exercé une activité professionnelle, les droits et devoirs d’un salarié du secteur public ou privé, les finesses du décryptage de la fiche de paye, ou encore les opportunités possibles en matière de création de son propre emploi sont autant de connaissances indispensables qui lui manquent.
L’objet de ce cours est de proposer de manière attractive l’ensemble des éléments nécessaires au démarrage d’une vie professionnelle. On va ainsi trouver un historique du monde du travail, les bases du droit du travail et du système de protection sociale, le fonctionnement du syndicalisme et de la défense des salariés, les types d’entreprises et leurs processus de création, les carrières dans les fonctions publiques sans oublier des thématiques incontournables aujourd’hui comme la question des compétences, validations des acquis de l’expérience, responsabilité sociale et environnementale des structures etc… Après plusieurs présentations de base, il sera demandé aux étudiants quels sont les sujets qu’ils souhaitent approfondir pour un enseignement à la carte pouvant comporter des présentations de professionnels extérieurs invités dans le cadre du cours, des films et travaux pratiques.

Cet enseignement est susceptible d’intéresser tout étudiante ou étudiant qui souhaite mieux cerner et comprendre l’ensemble des questions et évolutions pratiques qui traversent aujourd’hui le monde du travail français. Il ne s’agit ni d’un cours de droit du travail même si on va y trouver certaines références législatives, ni d’un cours sur la vie en entreprise puisque l’ensemble des statuts et situations professionnelles publiques comme privées y sont abordés.

Assessment: 

Dossier sur un sujet au choix de l’étudiante ou étudiant mais présentant un lien avec le monde du travail. 

 

 

CS S2 Interest groups and collective action in the EU (Thursday 12h30 -14h30) – IN ENGLISH

Sabine Saurugger

The aim of this class is to study the organisation and the functioning of public and private interest groups (such as trade unions, NGOs, business organisations, firms and social movements) in the European Union. We will look both at the establishment of groups as well as their internal and external working methods.

Public and private interests contribute to the generation, definition and in particular the perception of issues in the European Union policy making processes. This class will attempt to answer the following questions: Who is represented by interest groups at the EU level?

Who intervenes in EU agenda-setting processes? How do problems emerge, and are framed by interest groups in the European Union realm? And finally, are interest groups a danger or a force for the European democratic system?

Starting from a conceptual and theoretical approach, analysing interest groups both as a notion and as actors in comparative political systems, in the second part of the class we will look at a number of case studies. 

 

 

CS S2 Othering and State Institutions (Wednesday 17h30 -19h30) – IN ENGLISH

Jeanne Bouyat

Global comparative perspectives on historical and contemporary forms of state-sponsored racism, xenophobia, sexism and related processes of alterisation.

This course offers a global comparative introduction to the political study of state-sponsored forms of othering, with special reference to racism, xenophobia and sexism. It draws on interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical research in social sciences – mainly in Political Science, History, Sociology, Anthropology and Geography – on various processes of othering, in order to provide historical and contemporary insights on the role of state institutions in the “making and unmaking of Others”. The course uses a comparative approach to bring about similarities and differences between such processes across a variety of contexts, primarily located in Europe, Northern America, and Africa. In doing so, the course intends to both decentre the gaze from contexts and dynamics that students may be the most familiar with, and to train students in the methods of Comparative Politics applied to the
study of othering.
The course tackles three central aspects of state-sponsored forms of othering:
(1) state-formation through the making of Others;
(2) contemporary state practices of producing and reproducing Others; and
(3) the role of public action, and its politicisation, in the unmaking of Others.
Evaluation:

1) An oral grade for a short collective “radio talk” exercise taking place in the third and fourth sections of the course on a topic to choose from a suggested list. (10%)
2) A comparative final mini-research paper (12 pages) to do in small groups (2 to 3 students) on a topic of choice (to be approved, speaking to the themes of the course). (60%)
3) A short individual review (2 pages) of an academic publication that will help with the theoretical, methodological or empirical framing of the final paper. (30%)

 

 

CS S2 Economic globalization: successes and pitfalls IN ENGLISH (Friday 12h30-14h30)

Fanny COULOMB

For nearly half a century, the process of economic globalization has profoundly changed national economies and international relations. The financial crisis initiated in 2008 amplified the criticism of global finance, which is inextricably linked to the process of increasing global trade interdependencies. Recent political developments in several parts of the world suggest a trend towards more protectionism and interventionism, while the welfare state model is being challenged in industrialized countries and inequalities are increasing. International institutions and regional agreements aimed at making the world economy more liberal are in crisis (WTO, EU …)

On the other hand, globalization has enabled many regions of the world to emerge from underdevelopment, as well as boost world production and lower prices. Multinational firms have been the driving force behind these transformations, favouring the international division of productive processes and the spread of technologies and know-how. But their tendency to escape taxation through tax evasion as well as their quest for profit which have led to restructuring and relocation have placed them in the firing line.

Our course focuses on all these aspects of economic and financial globalization: the role of multinational firms, regional agreements, international institutions, global trade, foreign direct investment, financial markets … for a better understanding of contemporary political and economic issues.

Evaluation : oral.

 

 

CS S2 Environmental Politics – IN ENGLISH (Tuesday 17h30-19h30)

Esther Hathaway

Scientific consensus is clear about the severity of climate and biodiversity crises, calling for ambitious and transformational changes to mitigate the consequences and adapt to inevitable changes wrought by these crises. Emerging environmental issues have led to the establishment of a broad range of institutions and policies, and Western democracies increasingly prioritize environmental issues such as air pollution, biodiversity threats and global climate change in their political agendas. Nevertheless, the effects of global environmental crises continue to accelerate, exacerbating vulnerabilities throughout social and natural systems, prompting Green social movements and political parties to contribute relevant critiques of the historical development and maintenance of industrialized economies.

The goal of this course is to explore the articulation between environmental attitudes and worldviews, and how they contribute to shaping green political action in a context in which the imminence of a global ecological crisis is no longer in doubt. Readings, lectures, and class work will help shed light on ecologism as a distinctive ideology that developed in reaction to the ecological crisis. Each course session will address one of the many state and non-state actors and political issues that characterize ecologism, and sessions will be divided into two distinct sections. The first section, " Ecology and society, " will introduce the concept of political ecology and its myriad forms within socio-political movements. The second section, " Environmental policy and institutions ", will focus on the actors and systems that govern environmental policymaking, nationally and globally. This course primarily addresses ecologism in Western democracies.

Assessment:

Presentation (40%): A short video recording will be due halfway through the course, on one of the topics addressed in sessions 2, 3 or 4. More details will be given at the beginning of the course.

Final Essay (60%): The final project for this course is a short essay on the topic of your (limited but large) choice, based on three words selected from the list below—with a minimum of one from each of the two categories (see below).

 

CS S2 ÖSTERREICH - ein kleines Land im Herzen Europas (jeudi 12h30 -14h30) EN ALLEMAND – IN GERMAN

Hedwig Mesana

Von der politischen und kulturellen Großmacht zum relativ unbedeutenden Kleinstaat. Geschichte, Kultur, Politik, soziale Verhältnisse und die Beziehungen zu den Nachbarn.

Dieser Kurs behandelt das Wesen des Staates Österreich, von den Anfängen bis zur großen Zeit des Habsburger Vielvölkerstaats, und schließlich die Stabilisierung als Nation nach 1945. Dabei wird auf ein umfassendes Bild Wert gelegt, das sowohl politische Bedingungen, sowie kulturelle und soziale Gegebenheiten erschließt. Besonderes Augenmerk erfährt die Beziehung zu den Nachbarstaaten, die europäischen Machtverhältnisse, Konflikte und bewaffnete oder diplomatische Auseinandersetzung.

Verschiedene Themenstellungen zur Anschauung:

  • Österreich im Heiligen Römischen Reich deutscher Nation
  • Das "Haus Habsburg"; Aufgeklärter Absolutismus in Österreich
  • Die Grenzen Österreichs im Wandel
  • Beziehungen zwischen Österreich und Deutschland im Wandel
  • Österreich und Ungarn - ungleiche Brüder?
  • Die (langwierige) Entstehung einer Demokratie in Österreich
  • Die erste Österreichische Republik und ihr Untergang: vom Austrofaschismus zum Nationalsozialismus
  • Die österreichische Neutralität - ein Konzept: von der Einführung bis heute
  • Identität und politische Entwicklung im Österreich der Zweiten Republik
  • Österreich heute in Europa

Benotung : 

mündliches Examen am Ende des Semesters

 

 

CS S2 Islam and Muslims in France: 8 dates (Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm)

Vincent Tournier

Islam is now part of the national landscape, but it's a highly sensitive and divisive subject, as is regularly demonstrated by a very busy news cycle. The intensification of polemics since the late 1980s indicates that the "Muslim question" (Bernard Godard) is far from over. On the contrary, it is taking on a growing importance, to the point of provoking profound societal and political recompositions, questioning French society and its "republican model" on the place of minorities, secularism, national identity, the question of women, the role of the State, not forgetting of course terrorism and radicalization.

This course offers an opportunity to step back from current events by tracing the history of relations between France and Islam. To do this, it focuses on eight key dates, which we will use as starting points to decipher the main contemporary issues. The dates chosen are: 732 (The Battle of Poitiers); 1829 (Hugo created Orientalism); 1892 (The Ferry Report); 1926 (The inauguration of the Grande Mosquée de Paris); 1962 (Farewell to Algeria); 1989 (The Veil Affair); 2003 (The creation of the CFCM); 2015 (The Terrible Year).

Les diaporamas du cours sont mis à disposition sur un site dédié, sur lequel figurent également
quelques documents complémentaires.

Assessment: 

L’examen se fera sous la forme de 3 QCM répartis tout au long des séances.

 

 

CS S2 La construction de l’État dans les pays du printemps arabe (Jeudi 12h30 – 14h30)

Jamil Sayah

Au Maghreb comme au Machrek, les récentes révolutions constituent une séquence historique d’une grande importance. Elles ont permis aux peuples, dans certains cas, de rompre avec les anciens régimes et dans d’autres de subir la terrible violence de la contre-révolution. Peu importe le résultat, cet évènement est l’origine d’un bouleversement politico-juridique considérable. En effet, des nouveaux régimes sont nés alors que d’autres luttent pour ne pas mourir. Cette nouvelle donne ne cesse d’alimenter interrogations et réflexions. Cet enseignement va se consacrer à l’étude et à l’analyse de cette nouvelle configuration aussi bien dans sa dimension juridique, politique que géopolitique, ce qui impliquera un retour sur les formes et les pratiques institutionnelles des anciens régimes. Et c’est cette pluralité et cette diversité que nous chercherons à saisir et avec elles toutes les différenciations des processus d’évolutions de ces régimes.

Assessment: 

Dossier (paper): en mai (session 1), en juin (session 2)

 

 

 

 

 

Option 3) THEMED SEMINARS IN ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

There are 2 types of foreign language classes:
1/ C1 level themed classes taught in foreign languages (readings, debates, presentations, no grammar). Taught by language professors.

NB: Main objective is not to provide knowledge/expertise but to make non-native speakers more at ease talking about society/cultural issues.

You need a high B2 level. No native speakers please.

If you join a foreign language class, you will mainly study with 3rd year French students, which is good for integration.

2 hours per week, assessed by coursework only (writing, speaking, participating…).

No retake possible.

IF YOU REGISTER, YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS

Slot : Wednesdays, some are only in semester 2

NB : You can choose only 1 per semester

4 places per group

Course code: LV S1 (semester 1) or LV S2 (semester 2)

5 ECTS

 

SEMESTER 1:

  • History of non-european civilizations
  • Debating international issues
  • Revolutionize our education system
  • Intersectionality and privilege
  • Indigenous peoples and (de)coloniasation
  • Environment and society
  • Secrets & Lies in Film
  • L’Histoire politique de l’Amérique latine XX-XXI
  • Civilisation espagnole à travers ses textes XX siècle
  • Balade à travers l'art et la culture en Allemagne et en Autriche
     

SEMESTER 2:

  • Forensic psychology and unsolved crimes
  • Debating international issues
  • Life in the 21st century
  • Us society since world war 2 - A cinematic exploration
  • Eloquence and elegance in writing and speaking
  • History of non-european civilizations
  • Bush, beach, beer and bayonets
  • An Introduction to Screenwriting
  • Civilisation espagnole à travers ses textes : Du moyen âge au XIXème siècle
  • Les défis actuels de l’Allemagne

 

2/ B1-B2 foreign language classes (no beginner classes) 

English B1/B2, German A2/B1/B2, Italian B1/B2, Spanish B1/B2

Taught by language professors – grammar, debating, writing, listening & reading comprehension...

If you join a foreign language class, you will mainly study with 3rd year French students, which is good for integration.

2 hours per week, assessed by coursework only (writing, speaking, participating…). 

No retake possible. 

IF YOU REGISTER, YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS 

Slot: Wednesdays NB: 

You can choose only 1 per semester 4 places per group 

Course code: LV S1 (semester 1) or LV S2 (semester 2) 

5 ECTS