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The course is in a lecture format. Each session will be based on a general presentation of one or more theoretical perspectives, including their history, assumptions, and the main debates in their fields. Theoretical debates will always be illustrated by case studies or reflection based on empirical evidence. The abstract nature of the topic means that collective and self-reflection are required to achieve the course objectives. Students are unequivocally encouraged to participate in the lecture by asking questions and making comments.
Except for the introductory session, a lecture outline for each session will be distributed digitally to students via Icampus on a weekly basis. This will include a short explanatory paragraph of the contents of the next lecture together with the relevant readings from the bibliography.
There are three types of readings that help compliment the lectures: required, suggested, and additional readings. Students are expected to have read the required readings and reflected critically on them. Doing the required readings is absolutely critical for students to engage with the lectures and succeed in the exam.
Except for the introductory session, every session will have either one or two required readings. The total length of required readings has been kept to a minimum (no more than 25-30 pages) so that students can focus on the most essential parts of a given text. Students are nevertheless encouraged to read wider segments of the required readings. Suggested readings tend to be somewhat longer and are recommended for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in the topics covered by the session. Suggested readings are either case studies of specific policy developments using the theoretical approaches described in the required readings, or primary source documents which help illustrate theory, or broader theoretical works. The suggested readings can contribute substantially to students’ understanding of a theoretical approach and help differentiate their work from others. Additional readings will also be provided for particularly motivated students. These are often full works which can help students broaden their horizons.
Following the introductory session, the readings for each session will be presented at the end of each lecture for students to gain an idea of them and know what to focus on. All required and suggested readings will be uploaded onto Icampus. Where possible and allowed for by copyright law, additional readings will also be uploaded to Icampus.
Course evaluation
Students will be evaluated based on an essay which they have to submit by the end of the semester (60%) and a three hour final exam (40%). Students will have to write one 2000 word essay (including bibliography, endnotes, or footnotes with 20% margin for error) from among a list of topics. How students should approach this essay will be explained extensively during the lectures. Students are encouraged to work on the essay throughout the second half of the semester both for time management reasons and because it will help them engage with the lectures critically and ask specific questions if they have any.
Ressources
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