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Summery Word from the director 2 Sciences Po Lyon 3 - An original pedagogical project - Learning to be autonomous - Giving priority to the social sciences - Effective international relations The degree from Sciences Po Lyon 5 - The first 3 years of general study - The final two years of specialization and professionalization Applying to Sciences Po Lyon 9 - Entrance exam into first year - Entrance exam into second year - Entrance exam into fourth year Additional courses of study 11 - In-house Degrees - Continuing education Research at Sciences Po Lyon 13 - The research groups - The Doctorat of Political Science An high quality community 15 - Resources adapted to today s teaching needs - Lyon, an international city on the human level S
Word from the directeur Sciences Po Lyon, which was founded in 1948, is a public school linked by a convention to Université Lumière Lyon 2. The Institute, member of the alliance of Higher Education in Rhône-Alpes (AGERA) carries out its teaching and research in international, national and local environments, profiting from numerous partnerships which have been developed progressively over its more than half a century of existence. Many research laboratories are directly linked to the Institute and its areas of expertise (political science, media studies and communication, cultural studies). Gilles POLLET Director of Sciences Po Lyon At the international level, Sciences Po Lyon encourages an increasing number of students to study abroad, thanks in particular to relationships maintained with about 160 partner establishments in around 60 countries. Special degrees in significant cultural areas Latin America, Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and the Arab World are linked to a number of university degrees: DEALC, DEASC, DEEE, DELUSA, DEMAC, DEMEOC. Sciences Po Lyon issues a five-year degree which combines high-level general and multidisciplinary instructions so that students can acquire fundamental skills and methods in the form of continuously renewed specialization and professionalization in order to train tomorrow s top executives in both the public and private sectors. Our institute has more than 1,700 students, 1,000 of whom on campus. It also has approximately 60 tenured faculty, more than 250 lecturers and visiting faculty, approximately 50 administrative and technical personnel, and numerous services which, when combined with an extremely rich and convivial student life, should allow each student the opportunity to discover his or her assets for success in Lyon. Gilles POLLET Professor of political science Director of Sciences Po Lyon CIENCES PO LYON 2
Sciences Po Lyon Sciences Po Lyon is a public school of higher education whose vocation is to train students to become executives in public and private sectors. It offers a five-year education which focuses on three important sectors: public affairs, international affairs, and communication. Rich from its 60 years of experience providing excellent training, Sciences Po Lyon leads its students to become true professionals, capable of taking initiatives and making decisions. An original pedagogical project The 5 years of study are divided into two parts : 3 years of general study followed by two years of specialization and professionalization study integrating in particular a Masters program, leading to careers in three important fields (international affairs, public affairs, communication). The reputation and the excellence of teaching rely on three key components : a diverse faculty with academics and a large number of professionals. a large range of areas. the energy of renowned research teams supervising the Master and Doctorate education. These distinctive aspects, associated with the autonomous character of the Institute, justify selective admissions and combine to guarantee an exceptional education. Learning to be autonomous Throughout their curriculum, students at Sciences Po Lyon acquire a sensitivity to the social sciences and a high level of adaptability. These characteristics allow them to develop an innovative and decision-making mind, essential qualities which will be asked of them throughout their professional career. The goal of the education at Sciences Po Lyon is to allow each student to develop true autonomy at both professional and personal level. This autonomy is acquired by : the development of analytic abilities and critical thinking, the genuine driving forces behind decision and action ; initiation to research involving multiple documentary sources, developing critical thinking and the ability to formulate research questions ; learning specific techniques, as much material (new communication technologies, software tools...) as intellectual (ways of working, written and oral expression...). Giving priority to the social sciences The 5 years of study, recognized by the Institute s Master s level degree, unsures the progressive acquisition of knowledge and know-how in social sciences. The education offered by Sciences Po Lyon allows each student to fashion his or her course of study commensurate with his or her ambitions and to develop a personalized professional plan. Effective international relations More than 160 foreign universities are linked to Sciences Po Lyon through agreements. Sound modernlanguage teaching allows students to study abroad in Europe (Erasmus program), Latin America, Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and the Arab World. In return, Sciences Po Lyon welcomes more than two hundred students from all over the world every year, an additional opportunity to learn about world cultures. These international relations are particularly encouraged by the studies of geographical and cultural areas as part of the six university degrees focused on Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America and the Arab world. 3
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A double degree EM Lyon Business School / Sciences Po lyon! The students having integrated Sciences Po Lyon in the first or second year have the possibility to apply for this double degree. The degree from Sciences Po Lyon The degree from Sciences Po Lyon is a Master s degree and is issued at the end of 5 years of study. After a three-year general course of study, the remaining two years offer numerous channels of specialization and professionalization. The first 3 years of general study The teaching at Sciences Po develops a multidisciplinary and progressive approach. Therefore, in the first three years, the accent is put on core learning skills which constitute the base of common knowledge, before continuing towards specialized learning and international open-mindedness. The first and second year 2 years of general study organized in 3 semesters around core disciplines : - law - political sciences - economy - history A 4 th semester of orientation towards professional specialization gleaned from important industries : - international affaires - public affaires - communication The third year The courses at Sciences Po Lyon Throughout the first three years of study, classes take on different forms. «Les cours fondamentaux» (CF) The fundamental courses, taught in an amphitheater, provide syntheses, elaborate explanations and research hypotheses. «Les conférences de méthode» (CDM) The sections classes, organized in small groups of 20-25 students, are centered on written expression (acquisition of investigative method and writing) and oral expression (presentations and debates). «Les cours d ouverture» (CO) et «cours spécialisés» (CS) The electives, specialized courses or workshops, whose number and wording are progressive, complete the core learning skills by providing specific clarification on various specialized topics. Two modern languages are required English, Spanish, German and Italian.There exists the possibility to begin or continue studying Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese and Russian. Module Project and Professional Integration This module, proposed throughout the programme, is intended to provide the students operational tools facilitating their employability. 5 A 3 rd year allowing a gradual specialization by integrating academic or professional mobility, particularly abroad, either through study-abroad programs or interships. Sports practice The practice of a sport is compulsory during the first three years of study and becomes optional during the 4 th and 5 th year.
The three branches of the curriculum International Affairs (AI) The final two years of specialization and professionalization The 4 th year In the fourth year, students choose a major. Students also have the choice between different courses of study within the three branches of the curriculum. The specialized courses allow the possibility of refining a personal project. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on an initiation to research through the creation of a seminar term paper. Business and globalization Contemporary International Relations The challenges of globalization Public Affairs (AP) Action and management Comparative analysis and practice of politics Legal affairs Organizations, employment and human resources The challenges of globalization Communication (COM) Communication Journalism Organizations, employment and human resources 6
The 5 th year Each student can choose between... In order to reinforce the professional nature of the 5 th year of the degree and to offer an expanded choice of majors, Sciences Po Lyon allows its students to plan their 5 th year in four different ways. Internal Offers One of the 12 professionalizing majors of Sciences Po Lyon International Affairs (AI) 7 European Affairs : Businesses and Institutions Asian Affairs Cooperation and Development of North Africa and the Middle East Project Management Cooperation and Development in Latin America Public Affairs (AP) Globalization and Governance Strategies of International Cultural Exchanges Public Careers Project management and sustainable development of territories Engineering of public-private partnerships Public sector management : communities and partners Communication (COM) Communication, Culture and Institutions Journalism, Media and Territories One of the Master 2 degree programs of Sciences Po Lyon Humanities and Social Sciences* Focus on Political Science Contemporary Oriental Asia RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (ENS de Lyon/Sciences Po Lyon) History of political thought RESEARCH DEGREE (ENS de Lyon/Sciences Po Lyon) Public Policy and Comparitive Government RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (Sciences Po Lyon/University Lyon 2/ENTPE/VETAGRO Sup) 3 options : Public analysis policy RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE Public analysis evaluation PROFESSIONAL Public policy of nutrition and management of health risk PROFESSIONAL (ENSVL/VetAgro Sup) Languages, Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences Director of Research Institutes and the Distribution of Knowledge (ADMIRE) PROFESSIONAL (Université de Lyon : ENS Lyon/Sciences Po Lyon/Lyon 2) One of the national Master degree programs having an agreement with Sciences Po Lyon Humanities and Social Sciences Focus on Political Science Political Sociology RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (University Lyon 2) Focus on Urbanism and Development Urban Politics: Government, Mediation and Management of Towns PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (IUL/University Lyon 2) Development and Urbanism PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (IUL/University Lyon 2) Art, Literature and Languages Focus on Information and Communication Information - Communication RESEARCH DEGREE (University Lyon 2) Business Services Focus on Business, Human Resources, Innovation, Communication, Expertise Communication in Businesses and Institutions PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (Classes for this master s degree will be held alternately with University Marne-la-Vallée, Paris) 7 * National Master degree of the University Lumière Lyon 2 of which the management is entrusted to Sciences Po Lyon or a partner establishment.
External Offers A Master 2 or a 5 th year major offered by another Sciences Po Law, Economics and Management Focus on Economics and Management Economics of Business, Employment and Human Resources RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (University Lyon 2) course of study : Expertise - Intervention of Employment and Human Resources PROFESSIONAL DEGREE Economics and Dynamics of Organization and Businesses RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE Entrepreneurship of Socio-Economic Projects (University Lyon 2) Social and Independent Economics PROFESSIONAL DEGREE Entrepreneurship of Socio-Economic projects (University Lyon 2) Management of Music and Artists careers PROFESSIONAL DEGREE History of Economic and Managerial Theories RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (University Lyon 2) Focus Economics and Management Focus on Law Transportation, Space and Management RESEARCH DEGREE (University Lyon 2) Urban and Regional Transportation of People PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (University Lyon 2) Industrial and Commercial Transportation and Logistics PROFESSIONAL (University Lyon 2) International Management PROFESSIONAL (University Lyon 3/IAE) Business Management and Administration PROFESSIONAL (University Lyon 3/IAE) Human Resources PROFESSIONAL (University Lyon 3/IAE) Territorial Marketing PROFESSIONAL (University Lyon 3/IAE) Law and Management of Social and Health Structures PROFESSIONAL (University Lyon 3/ IFROSS) As part of the centralization of the 5th year within the Sciences Po network, it is also possible to complete the final year of the degree in another Sciences Po while still receiving the degree from the original institute. The agreement of both institutions is necessary and the chosen major or master s degree must not be offered by the original institute. The list of Master s degrees concerned by such agreements or relevant to the centralization is always evolving. Please consult our website for further information: www.sciencespo-lyon.fr 8
Applying to Sciences Po Lyon Entrance exam into first year Six Institutes of Political Science (Aix-en-Provence, Lille, Lyon, Rennes, Strasbourg and Toulouse) organize a common exam for entrance into first year. The exam is open to high school students having graduated the year before or about to graduate that year. Each candidate must make a list of the six schools in order of preference when registering for the exam. Each candidate will take the entrance exam in the city closest to his or her home wherever possible. How to enroll at Sciences Po lyon? Enrollment at Science Po Lyon is dependant on passing the entrance exam. No preparatory school (école préparatoire) is required given that twothirds of the students accepted into first year obtained their high school diploma in the same year that they took the entrance exam. The examination of the first year The entrance exam into the first year takes place in july Contemporary questions History Modern languages 3 hours / 37 % choice between 2 questions This part of the examination is a dissertation. It assesses knowledge along with analytical and argumentative capabilities regarding important themes and debates from recent history. The candidate can draw on a range of varied knowledge: economics, history, geography, philosophy, literature, scientific and technological progress For instance, a few themes of recent exams have included aging, media, currency, borders. Two separate subjects linked to these themes are provided to candidates. No prior reading is required. 3 hours /37% dissertation, only one subject The period covered is the world since 1945 A written examination marked out of 20. There are no disqualifying marks. Admission is based on 4 grades for a total of 180 points. A total number of 1,100 spots between de 6 Institutes of Political Studies. About 180 spots are offered at Sciences Po Lyon. 1.5 hours / 25% choice between English, German, Spanish and Italian The exam consists of three excercises: comprehension, expression and grammar. There are no multiple-choice questions The average of the high-school diploma (baccalauréat) is also taken into account. The succesful candidates are accepted to one of the Sciences Po Institutes based on their preferences and their rank on the entrance exam. The modalities and exact dates of the entrance exams are communicated on our website : www.sciencespo-lyon.fr 9
Entrance exam into second year It is possible to apply to Sciences Po Lyon as a secondyear student for those students who have 60 ECTS credits (a recognized first year of higher education). Students in the process of obtaining the required credits are allowed to apply on the condition that they pass their exams in the first session from May to June. Entrance exam into fourth year It is possible to apply to Sciences Po Lyon as a fourthyear student for those students who have 180 ECTS credits. Students in the process of obtaining the required credits are allowed to apply on the condition that they pass their exams in the first session from May to June. The examination into second year The entrance exam into the second year takes place in March Three written exams 1. One exam on an essay related to the society.* 2. One exam about political, economic and social current affairs.* 3. One written language exam (German, English, Spanish or Italian). *For test 1 and 2 a mark of less than 8 is disqualifying. A number of about 40 spots are offered at Sciences Po Lyon The examination into fourth year takes place in two parts The entrance exam takes place in April Entrance exams Dissertation 3 hours / 66% This written exam will deal with the theme announced at the beginning of registration and accompanied by a selective bibliography. Written language exam 2 hours / 33% English, Spanish, German or Italian. Ranking will determine if the student can continue to the oral part. Acceptance exam Sciences Po Lyon proposes with the other six Institutes of Political Studies a way in for students of literary preparatory classes. It concerns the candidates of BEL (Bank of Literary Tests) which, at the conclusion of the tests, are declared acceptable or sub-acceptable at ENS and have applied for the entrance of Sciences Po Lyon. The admission is validated with an interview with the persons in charge of the specialities and master s degrees. This road of access into Sciences Po Lyon is added to the already existing procedures which are maintained. A number of about 12 spots are offered at Sciences Po Lyon. Motivation interview The interview for candidates having achieved a certain level on the written exam, takes place with the head(s) of the department which organizes the 5th year major chosen by the candidate at registration. Succes on the entrance exam can be declared only following the admission interview. Entrance into the 4 th year at Sciences Po Lyon is conditional on the choice of a 5 th year major. Candidates should find out about possible prerequisites. About 40 spots are offered at Sciences Po Lyon 10
Additional courses of study In-house Degrees The Diplômes d Établissement (DE) International open-mindedness is especially encouraged by the study of geographic and cultural areas as part of the six in-house degrees which focus on Europe (DEEE), Asia (DEMEOC), the Arab world (DEMAC), Latin America and the Carribean (DEALC), the United-States of America (DELUSA) and Sub-Saharian Africa (DEASC). These in-house Degrees are unique to Sciences Po Lyon. They are carried out in parallel to the Sciences Po Lyon degree over the course of two years. DEALC In-house degree in Latin-American and Carribean Studies (DEALC) This degree offers a specialization regarding Latin America and Carribean Studies, through complementary courses which take place during the 1 st and 2 nd years at Sciences po Lyon. This degree covers key subjects which allow students to understand this particular area (history, geography, economics, anthropology, geopolitics, political sciences, sociology, development...) In addition to the languages of the region (Spanish, Portuguese, English). DEASC In-house degree in Modern Africa south of the Sahara (DEASC) This degree in African studies offers teachings concerning the various aspects of society, geography and economy of contemporary Africa south of the Sahara desert. Certificate of Political Studies (CEP) The Certificate of Political Studies is geared toward international students. It is a one year certificat. Attestation of Political Studies (AEP) The Attestation of political Studies is geared toward foreign students. It is a one semester certificat. Preperation for General Administration Center (CPAG) Competitive examination of general administration : IRA, Treasury, AASU... Competitive examination (Category A and A+) for the civil service : high ranking civil servant, Police, ENA... IEPEL, online training course : www.iepel.org 11
DEEE DELUSA DEMAC DEMEOC In-house degree in European Studies (DEEE) In-house degree in Contemporary United States (DELUSA) In-house degree in Contemporary Arab Affairs (DEMAC) In-house degree in Contemporary Far Eastern Studies (DEMEOC) This degree in European Studies represents the desire to promote a curriculum based on recent requirements of the EU. These additional courses, taken during the 2 nd and 4 th years at Sciences Po Lyon, aims to consider European integration by drawing on the recognized knowledge of faculty in Law, Public Policy, History and Economics. The DEEE is an excellent asset for students who wish to continue or complement their studies of Europe. This degree offers fundamental teachings in law, history, political science and economy of the United States of America. A great majority of the courses are delivered in English. This degree includes both an initiation to modern Arab language (approximately 150 hours) as a language of communication as well as classes concerning the different aspects of contemporary Arab society and economy. The goal of DEMEOC is to teach general knowledge about Asia to students who do not know this area and/or who do not know Chinese or Japanese. The complementary courses take place in addition to regular courses during the 1 st and 2 nd years of study and must be accompanied by a Japanese or Chinese language module (220 hours) organized by Sciences Po Lyon. Life long Training Thanks to its scientific potential and its network of professionals, Sciences Po Lyon offers original training courses to the private and the public sectors and meets the training requests of businesses, administrations and organizations for their employees. Each participant can thus enrich and renew his or her knowledge and acquire the necessary information to understand important contemporary questions. Short training In the continuity of proposed teaching, Sciences Po Lyon developed training programs of a duration of one or two days. These intensive training courses allow the participants to diversify and strengthen their skills in various domains. They offer most recent theoretical knowledge as well as its operational implementation. Customized training Organized at the request of a company, of an administration or an organization (associations, labor unions, professional groups), these training courses are conceived and organized in their premises or in those of Sciences Po Lyon. Having analyzed their demand and having validated a project of training courses, the institute stays their partner along each step of the action. 12
Research at Sciences Po Lyon Sciences Po Lyon has a large number of research and teaching professors being part of different research groups which represent the multidisciplinary identity of our institute. Sciences Po Lyon has the gardianship or is partner of four research groups. Research laboratories UMR 5206 Triangle Triangle (CNRS, ENS-Lyon, IEP de Lyon, Univ. Lyon 2, UJM Saint-Étienne) Triangle is an interdisciplinary research group centered on the study of action, rhetoric, and political and economic thought. The research group gathers over a hundred of teachers-researchers, researchers CNRS (National Center For Scientific Research), partners and about 120 PhD students. Their scientific activity is organized around 5 principal divisions: Public action Politicization and participation History of economic thought Political and economical philosophy Genre and politics Political lexicology and thought In addition, research projects are often supported by the ANR and groupings from the Rhône-Alpes region stucture. http://triangle.ens-lyon.fr/ UMR 5062 Institute of the Far East (IAO) Institut d Asie orientale (IAO) (CNRS, ENS-Lyon, Sciences Po Lyon, Univ. Lyon 2) L IAO is an interdisciplinary research group that gathers teaching and research professors and researchers working mainly on China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and the adjoining regions. It gathers specialists of diverse disciplines as history, anthropology, political science, law, geography, sociology and philosophy. Their primary themes : Far Eastern cultures and societies Territorial dynamics and political innovation in East Asia New elites and new margins THE IAO leads programs in particular with the universities of Heidelberg, Tokyo and Peking. http://iao.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/ UMR 5195 Research group of the Mediterranean and the Middle-East (GREMMO) (CNRS, Sciences Po Lyon, Univ. Lyon 2) GREMMO is situation at the heart of the Center for the East and for the Mediterranean (MOM), the GREMMO is a multidisciplanry research group whose work examines the entire area covering the Middle East and Northern Africa. The research group GREMMO represents a regional group for the researchers, teaching and research professors and doctoral students whose research concerns specific aspects of history and social, cultural and political realities of this area which forms the door of Europe to the South and to the Big Middle East. GREMMO gathers over twenty researchers as well as associated researchers and over twenty Phd students. http://www.gremmo.mom.fr/ 13
The PhD of Political Science EA 4147 Research group on Information et Communication (ELICO) (Univ. Lyon 1, Lyon 2, Lyon 3, ENSSIB, Sciences Po Lyon) ELICO, the host group which gathers teaching and research professors and doctoral students in Information and Communication Studies from several higher education institutions in Lyon. Their scientific activity is formed around 3 main research fields: Media, public and culture Documents and society Communication and organization The research group gathers over fifty teaching and research professors as well as over thirty PhD students. Sciences Po Lyon assures the educational and administrative management of the Doctorate of political science of the University of Lyon, within de framework of the doctoral school «Social Sciences». Seventy PhD students prepare their thesis in one of several laboratories, mainly three UMR CNRS : Triangle (action, speech, political and economic thought), the research group of the Mediterranean and the Middle-East (Gremmo) and the Institute of the Far-East (IAO). The magazine «Mots» (Words). The lexicology of Politics (ENS-Editions) Sciences Po Lyon houses the direction of the magazine «Mots». The languages of politics, the only french magazine dedicated to a study of political language. Created thirty years ago at the school for higher education of Saint-Cloud and published with the support of the CNRS and the region Rhône-Alpes. http://elico-recherche.net 14
An high-quality community Resources adapted to today s teaching needs Since 1999, Sciences Po Lyon has settled into the renovated spaces of the former «École de santé militaire» in Lyon and is divided into four sections : pedagogical, with 3 amphitheaters and more than twenty classrooms, including computer and multimedia labs administrative, combining reception, offices, student career center documentary (library, periodical room, the center of contemporary documentation and reading rooms) associations (student association offices), as well as a cafeteria managed by CROUS. Studying at Sciences Po Lyon means benefitting from solid structured teaching and from highperformance materials. Learn and discover The Documentation and Library service at Sciences Po offers numerous documentary resources, both on the premises and online. A number of dedicated spaces allow our students to access on site or to borrow : More than 35,000 works, manuals, and other reports, completed with 150,000 titles online 350 current subscriptions to periodicals, freely accessible, which cover every area of life in society, completed with 30,000 titles online Over 650 DVD (fiction, documentaries and programs) and 200 CD-Rom Online resources are available at Sciences Po Lyon from many computer labs or remote access: Press releases, a strong point of Sciences Po Lyon, offered in digital format (more than 265,000 articles) hundreds of examples of complete student essays (1,300 online) a directory of links relating to humanities and social science numerous databases providing access in particular to the complete versions of a considerable number of periodicals. 15
A building dedicated to documentary resources allows to accompany the activities of education and research at Sciences Po Lyon. A dynamic documentary policy allows to propose innovative services and accesibility for student and teaching -staff. Our institute is at the origin of a network of documentary partnerships which allows to reach more directly the information published in periodicals in humanaties and social sciences. Besides the given tools, trainings integrated into the education allow the students to master the documentary resources and the technologies of information and communication. The documentary databases at Sciences Po Lyon Files of newspaper clippings 265,000 articles The virtual learning environment (ENT) ENT proposed at Sciences Po Lyon includes numerous facets : a virtual office, websites, mailing lists, a platform of on-line courses, a documentary portal including an on-line library, a video website, educational resources... Every student benefits in any place and at any time from a complete set of resources offered in communication, documentation, training and information. Description of articles and contents of 200 magazines 12,000 contents, 250,000 references of articles Description of on-line access to the contents of reviews Over 1,400 reviews Works of the students of Sciences Po Lyon 2,500 indicated reports, 1,300 on-line Publications of the professors of Sciences Po Lyon 2,000 publications 16