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Le Grand Syllabus 2016/2017
related to the material, in particular for those who have not studied economics before. Course Description : The course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of natural resource extraction. Students will become familiar with economic definitions of resources and reserves and measures of resource scarcity. The course will introduce the main economic principles for analyzing non-renewable and renewable resources, with examples from the mining sector, fisheries and forestry. We will discuss the role of natural resources for economic growth and the evidence of a “natural resource curse”. The course will also cover the political economy of resources and the link between natural resources and conflicts, in particular. We will discuss some economic principles for sustainable resource management and compare the impacts of different policy instruments to regulate the extraction of non-renewable resources or common pool renewable resources. Although this is natural resource economics, the course is open to students with different backgrounds, since past experience has shown that students who are committed to studying the material do well regardless of background. To be well prepared and to better understand the economic reasoning, I suggest reading one or two chapters in introductory texts on micro economics that I can recommend to you on request (such as Hal Varian, Intermediate Micro Economics). Required reading : The main texts for the course are selected chapters from two textbooks ; Roger Perman, Yue Ma, James McGilvray and Michael Common, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, 4th ed ; John Hartwick and Nancy Olewiler, The Economics of Natural Resource Use, 2nd ed.
Course validation : Evaluations : each participant will be subjected to periodic evaluations as the course moves forward (50%). A final exercise will be organized, each participant will have to be committed on a personal level. Course Description : The purpose of this course is to offer participants a methodology to perfect their skills in public speech and develop their verbal charisma. Work on the basics of public speaking (stress management, physical commitment, voice delivery and pitch, interaction with the audience) is based on specific exercises, case studies, role plays and media training. Required reading : to be defined.
KINT3970
RISQUE ET EXPERTISE : UNE INTRODUCTION À LA SOCIOLOGIE DES ENJEUX SANITAIRES ET ENVIRONNEMENTAUX
Semestre : Automne Nombre d'heures : 24 Langue d'enseignement : français
Enseignants : Jean-Noël JOUZEL (Chargé de recherche - CNRS). Prérequis : Aucun. Format pédagogique : Séminaire Mode de validation : Contrôle continu, reposant sur la participation en classe, la rédaction d'un paper, et un travail en petit groupe. Méthode pédagogique : Le cours propose un panachage entre cours magistral et travail en groupes. Descriptif du cours : Le cours analyse les modalités du recours à l'expertise dans les enjeux liés aux risques sanitaires et environnementaux. A partir de nombreuses études de cas (le contrôle des pesticides, la reconnaissance des maladies induites par l'amiante, les controverses sur le nucléaire, etc.), il montre comment les pouvoirs publics, les firmes ou les acteurs « profanes » utilisent et produisent des savoirs pour peser sur les controverses liées aux menaces que les produits et activités industriels induisent pour notre environnement et notre santé. Il souligne que ces savoirs sont inextricablement scientifiques et politiques, et qu'ils peuvent paradoxalement contribuer à l'ignorance des menaces sanitaires et environnementales.
KINT4030
PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP, IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNICATION ON THE WORKPLACE
Semester : Spring Number of hours : 24 Language of tuition : English
Teachers : Cyril DELHAY (Directeur du programme "Arts oratoires", FORCCAST), David JACQUIN (Training Manager), Hervé PATA (Directeur). Pedagogical format : Seminar 1352
