In this very participative course, the tutor will deliver a short introduction to a topic, followed by class discussions. Each week will cover one or 2 topics, including the following: • “Levelling up” – Britain’s regional inequality problem • Britain’s public finances – do we face a new age of austerity? • Is England's education system fit for purpose? • Demographics – our pensions time bomb? • Should the House of Lords be reformed/abolished? Students will be encouraged to suggest other topics The tutor will use a number of tools to encourage participation, including breakout rooms for small-group discussions and Zoom polls.
Course aim
This course will introduce a number of topical issues in politics and current affairs for class discussion.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- discuss the selected current social, financial and political issues
- identify some of the major issues with the English education system and possible solutions
- identify some of the major challenges to UK public finances, especially pensions
- identify the powers of the House of Lords and suggest the areas for reform
- explain Britain’s regional inequality problem and evaluate if current government policies are likely to reduce the level of regional equality across the UK
What else do I need to know?
You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam and a personal email address .
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