French institutions (in French for B2/C1 students)

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This 20-hour course (10 x 2 hours) offers both an introduction to French and European political history (the concept of the rule of law, revolutions, representative system), and a detailed introduction to the 5th Republic (history, President, National Assembly, Constitutional Council, decentralized and deconcentrated administrative organization of the territory, independent administrative authorities, etc.). In the last hour, a presentation of the political landscape party by party if there is time left. This course is aimed at French-speaking students of political science, communication and journalism, or anyone wishing to better understand the French institutional system. Questions and presentations can be given in English.

Extra information

No preparation required, all documents will be provided online.

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

PhD in Political Science + Philosophy
Teaching for 15 years French institutions, European history and introduction to geopolitics.
French living in the Netherlands (Groningen)
Passionate about politics, news and history
1 book, 3 articles and 3 book chapter published :)
Speciality : history of European public finance / Philosophy of institutions.

Education

PhD in Political Science and Philosophy (Lausanne + Paris)
Ma in Management and Political Science
BA in Law and Philosophy.
I was educated mainly in France, but I also studied in Switzerland and have experience travelling, working and living in Japan.

Experience / Qualifications

15 years of teaching at BA and MA level (Paris, Lausanne, Tokyo), conceiving and teaching my own content. I taught geopolitics, history of ideas, French Institutions and philosophy.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Political science

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

French Political Institutions, a 2x60 minutes overview of the 5th Republic dynamics

47 C$ /h

This concise 60-minute course offers a rapid yet comprehensive exploration of France's political landscape. Delve into the unique architecture of the Fifth Republic, examining the interplay between its key institutions: the Presidency, Parliament, and Constitutional Council. We will uncover the nuances of its semi-presidential system, analyzing how executive power is wielded and constrained. The course will also touch upon the evolution of the French party system and the challenges it faces today, from cohabitation to the rise of new political forces. By the end of this session, participants will have a clear understanding of the fundamental principles and dynamic forces shaping French politics.

The role of the Financial crisis in the wake of 1789: the political role of the public debt

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Additional Support:
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Languages of Instruction:
English, French and Arabic

Target Audience:
University students
Non-students

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- Engaging approach that draws upon a rich tapestry of historical, geographical, and socioeconomic contexts to foster a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter
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