Politics

Course summary

The course will allow students to develop a critical awareness of the nature of government and politics in both the UK and the USA as well as the political theory that underpins these institutions and the parties that operate within them. Students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the structure of authority and power within political systems and gain a sense of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups within society. The course will allow students to develop skills of analysis, problem-solving and independent study. Teaching and learning styles will be varied, with the emphasis on discussion, group work, research and the need to keep up-to-date with current issues. The use of technology to enable access to the media, in all its forms, will be at the heart of the course as we seek to engage, stimulate and develop students’ passion for the subject.