Descriptif
The aim of this class is twofold. The first one is to improve your language skills, in both oral and written English. The second is to give you an initiation to philosophical and critical thinking through political philosophy. You will learn basic philosophical skills, such as defining and analyzing concepts, commenting a text to capture its author's thought process, building and criticizing an argument, question assumptions behind everyday life, and take part to a rational discussion.
To this end, we will start from a very simple premise. You are currently studying so that you can land the job of your dreams. But what do we work for? What is the ultimate purpose of work for an individual and for society as whole? Who reaps the benefits of work, and why? What is the right articulation between work and leisure, personal and public life? Reflecting upon those issues will lead to question some the conceptual foundations of our modern societies, such as money, labor, capital, property and merit.
There will be readings every week. On top of the final written exam, short written essays (~2 pages) every two weeks and oral participation per student will constitute the bulk of your work and evaluation.
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
- MScT-Double Degree Data and Finance (DDDF)
- MScT-Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management
- MScT-Internet of Things : Innovation and Management Program (IoT)
- MScT-Data Science for Business
- MScT-Data and Economics for Public Policy (DEPP)
- MScT-Cybersecurity
- MScT-Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Visual Computing
- MScT-Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance
- MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
- MScT-Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy
Parcours de rattachement
- MScT EDACF - Semestre 4
- MScT DSB - Semestre 4
- MScT EESM - Semestre 2
- MScT EDACF - Semestre 2
- MScT DSB - Semestre 2
- MScT CTD - Semestre 2
- MScT CTD - Semestre 4
- MScT IOT - Semestre 2
- MScT IOT - Semestre 4
- MScT AI-ViC - Semestre 3
- MScT AI-ViC - Semestre 2
- MScT STEEM - Semestre 2
- MScT STEEM - Semestre 4
- MScT EESM - Semestre 4
- MScT ESCLiP - Semestre 2
- MScT ESCLiP - Semestre 4
- MScT DEPP - Semestre 2
- MScT-DDDF-S1 - MScT DDDF - Semestre 2
Objectifs de développement durable
ODD 1 Pas de pauvreté, ODD 8 Travail décent et croissance économique.Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade réduitPour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Internet of Things : Innovation and Management Program (IoT)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
F
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Visual Computing
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Cybersecurity
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Data Science for Business
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Double Degree Data and Finance (DDDF)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Data and Economics for Public Policy (DEPP)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Intermediate exam :
Choose a concept put forward by contemporary research in history or geography, discuss it (2 pages)
10 points
Final Exam:
Essay on the deconstruction of the idea of nation based more or less on academic work in history and geography
(4 pages)
30 points
Remedial Exam:
Critical reading sheet of Marcel Gauchet's book, Le noeud démocratique, 2024,Gallimard (4 pages maximum)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS