Knowledge of Current Events
[COMU2420]
[30h] 5 credits
Teacher(s): Gérard Derèze
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
- the first part of the course will address questions of methodology when searching for sources of information;
- the second part of the course will consist of a study and overview of the main news items; invited guests will complement students understanding of the matters analysed;
- seminars aimed at students appropriation of an understanding of current events will be organised as part of the course throughout the year;
- at the end of each semester, a panel of teachers in the Department and of journalists will question each student about items addressed and about current affairs.
At the end of the year, the putting together of dossiers of information and a journalistically-based confrontation with a leading political figure will provide students with an opportunity to display the skill they have developed during the course.
The course requires active, ongoing participation on the part of students both in following current events and in putting together dossiers of information.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
The seminars, which will aim to develop students understanding of current events, will include a weekly assessment. To assess the dossiers presented to the course, students will also be questioned twice a year by a panel consisting mainly of information professionals.
SUPPORT
General documents, reference materials and notes will be made available to students.
SUPERVISION
The course will call for special supervision by an Assistant because of the weekly assessment. It also requires interventions by outside experts.