Descriptif
This course provides a basic understanding of geopolitics relating to the analysis of political processes in geographical contexts. It offers an introduction to key concepts (i.e. sovereignty, scale, agents, codes, boundaries), deals with the significant historical transformations geopolitics has undergone, and apply this knowledge to a series of case studies in military, economic, cultural, technological and societal arenas.
Objectifs pédagogiques
By the end of the semester, you will have:
- Developed your knowledge on key concepts in geopolitics
- Improved your awareness of contemporary geopolitical challenges
- Reenforced your capacity to do independent research
- Enhanced your oral presentation skills
- Strengthened your capacity to write essays (grammar and style)
Skills focus
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Students will practice their reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. |
- Cours de Langues : 30
effectifs minimal / maximal:
10/30Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
UE de rattachement
- Anglais 1A_S1 : Anglais_S1
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade européenPour les étudiants du diplôme Diplôme d'Ingénieur de l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Max entre les deux notes écrêté à une note seuil)- le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
- Note initiale < 6
- le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
- 6 ≤ note initiale < 10
Le coefficient de l'UE est : 1
L'UE est évaluée par les étudiants.
Programme détaillé
Type of activities
Students will work individually, in pairs, and groups of 3-4 doing research, discussing their ideas and preparing case-studies relating to presentation topics.
Assessment
- 2 written papers
- 1 presentation (individual or pair)
- Active participation in class-work
Resources
Materials include book-extracts, articles from the press, grey literature, maps, documentaries, lectures and podcasts