Discover Political Science: Core Concepts and Analysis
Master fundamental political science concepts and develop critical analysis skills in this comprehensive course on contemporary politics.
Master fundamental political science concepts and develop critical analysis skills in this comprehensive course on contemporary politics.
This intermediate-level political science course provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary political dynamics. Students examine crucial questions about power distribution, state authority, and democratic systems in our multi-level society. The course addresses key paradoxes of 21st-century politics, including the coexistence of democratic and authoritarian regimes, the role of international organizations, and the impact of ideologies. Through critical analysis and theoretical frameworks, students learn to understand and explain complex political phenomena, connecting abstract concepts with real-world events and developments.
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What you'll learn
Define and explain fundamental concepts of political science effectively
Connect theoretical concepts with their authors and real-world political phenomena
Analyze political events using critical thinking and analytical frameworks
Understand power dynamics in contemporary multi-level governance
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Module Description
This comprehensive political science course examines contemporary political dynamics and their impact on society. The curriculum covers essential concepts including power structures, state authority, international organizations, and ideological influences. Students develop critical analytical skills to understand complex political phenomena, exploring the relationship between theoretical frameworks and real-world political events. The course emphasizes understanding multi-level governance, democratic systems, and the evolving role of political institutions in the 21st century.
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Distinguished Political Scientist and Public Policy Expert
Nathalie Schiffino-Leclercq serves as Professor of Political Science at the Catholic University of Louvain, where she has established herself as a leading expert in public policy analysis and risk management. After earning her PhD in government and public administration from Louvain in 2000, she has developed significant expertise in crisis management, democratic theory, and policy evaluation. Her influential work includes co-creating one of the first successful MOOCs in political science, "Découvrir la science politique," which earned recognition as a finalist for the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning
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Distinguished Political Scientist and Electoral Behavior Expert
Pierre Baudewyns serves as Professor of Political Science at the Université catholique de Louvain, where he completed his degrees in history and political science. His research focuses on political behavior among citizens and elites in Belgium and Europe from a comparative perspective. As co-director of the Belgian National Election Studies and General Secretary of the Revue Internationale de Politique Comparée, he has made significant contributions to understanding electoral behavior and political attitudes. His work has been published in prestigious journals including Electoral Studies, West European Politics, Comparative European Politics, and Regional and Federal Studies. He has collaborated on major publications including "Candidates, Parties and Voters in the Belgian Partitocracy" and "Elections: le reflux? Comportements et attitudes lors des élections en Belgique
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