Belgian political structures and institutions in contemporary times [LHISB204]
- 3 credits
- 45h
- 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeachers: Dodeigne Jérémy, TIXHON Axel
Learning outcomes
To provide students with solid information on key concepts and the evolution of political institutions in Belgium in the contemporary period.
Objectives
1. Understand the politics in the country where you live/study. 2. Identify the political cleavages that explain the structuring of contemporary Belgian politics, the institutional architecture of Belgium and its evolutions.
Content
Part I traces the history of the main cleavages in Belgium (1789-1961). Part II presents the updated theory of cleavages and pillars (1961-2021). It presents the institutions of contemporary Belgium and the main actors in public life from a political perspective.
Prerequisites
Histoire de l'Époque Contemporaine [LHISB002]Teaching methods
Lecture with reading portfolio and interaction with the audience.
Evaluations
Written exam for part I (1/3 of the final grade) and for part II (2/3 of the final grade). The passing of a partim (minimum 10/20) in the first session allows to obtain an exemption for the second session.
Recommended readings
Mabille X., 2011, Nouvelle histoire poli.que de la Belgique, Brussels, CRISP. Deschouwer K., 2012, The Poli.cs of Belgium: Governing a Divided Society, London, Palgrave Macmillan. Reading portfolio via WebCampus.
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté de philosophie et lettresRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
