We will be looking at the traditions of tyranny from Caesar via Henri IV to Perceval, Lincoln, Cleveland. We will cover a wide range of topics including: propaganda of the deed, dynamiters, false flags, policing and anarchists, violence and fascism’s roots - Sarajevo and Jaures, Rasputin, Barthou, Darlan and Albion perfidre syndrome - Lumumba, Hammarskjold, Kennedy, Palme and Jo Cox
Course aim
To explain in depth and in historical, political, social and cultural contexts, some eminent individuals’ assassinations 1914 to 2016
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Define false flag operations Define conspiracy and false
- Describe governments’ covert support for particular assassinations, for example in Italy and Germany during the 1930s.
- Explain how, or if, particular assassinations made a difference to Congo, Israel and the United Nations.
- Decide whether civic and moral consciousness, or railings and mass surveillance, are likely to deter potential assassins..
- Describe why Norway, Sweden and the UK are not free of the threat of attempted assassinations
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
- It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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