Discover Political Science

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Free Online Course: Discover Political Science provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 10 weeks long, 4-6 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Discover Political Science is taught by Nathalie Schiffino-Leclercq, Pierre Baudewyns, Vincent Legrand, Min Reuchamps and Ella Hamonic.

Overview
  • Politics impact all of us. Everyday, political decisions impact many areas of our lives. In the 21st century, multiple paradoxes blur our vision of these decisions.

    • In which context are these decisions made?
    • What is power in a multi-level society?
    • Does the state remain the main political actor, if it is in competition with international and regional organizations?
    • Can democracy – pushed forward by the international community – coexist with authoritarian, or even totalitarian, regimes?
    • What is the role of ideologies in contemporary politics?

    The course aims at understanding and explaining political phenomena from a critical standpoint.

    The course material and exercises are in English but please note that the videos are in French with English subtitles.