Government and Politics

Course summary

This course explores political and social issues, current affairs and how decisions affecting society are made. You will gain an understanding of contemporary political structures and their historical contexts, both within the UK and US. You will also develop critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes. You will be able to critically analyse, comprehend and interpret political information and evaluate areas of politics through debates and discussions. You will identify parallels, connections and similarities between the aspects of politics you have studied and be able to communicate arguments using appropriate political vocabulary. You will be given subject booklets which you will be required to work on in class and outside.