Understanding modern Switzerland II
HUM-465 / 3 crédits
Enseignant(s): Eichenberger Steven, Robert Tiphaine
Langue: Anglais
Withdrawal: It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.
Remark: Une seule inscription à un cours SHS+MGT autorisée. En cas d'inscriptions multiples elles seront toutes supprimées sans notification.
Summary
Based on the knowledge acquired during the fall semester course (Understanding modern Switzerland I), students are asked to work by group of 3-4 students and prepare a paper on a topic previously discussed with the teachers.
Content
See the full description of the course in the "Introduction to project" of the fall semester (HUM-422).
Keywords
Switzerland, history, culture, political institutions, economic structure, foreign policy
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Understanding modern Switzerland I (HUM-422a)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Elaborate a research question
- Present the existing literature on a chosen topic
- Synthesize the results of a personal research
Transversal skills
- Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Write a scientific or technical report.
- Make an oral presentation.
- Take feedback (critique) and respond in an appropriate manner.
- Communicate effectively, being understood, including across different languages and cultures.
Assessment methods
Evaluation on a semester basis (grade associated to 3 ECTS). Spring semester evaluation is about the realization of the project. More information is given at the beginning of the academic year.
Supervision
Office hours | No |
Assistants | Yes |
Forum | No |
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Printemps
- Nombre de places: 60
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Understanding modern Switzerland II
- Projet: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: obligatoire
Semaine de référence
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Cours
Exercice, TP
Projet, labo, autre