Politics & Society
Want to really understand what is going on in the world? Join us to analyse and debate both contemporary and historical political events, in a friendly and stimulating environment, ably supported by our highly knowledgeable tutors.
Democracy Matters: How Political Cartoons Keep our Democracy Healthy
<p>Political cartoons have long been regarded as the mark of a healthy democracy. Explore the unique role they play in national debates, as well as being ‘fire starters’ themselves. And how are
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The Red Scare 1947 - 1960
<p>The years following WW2 saw the Western world plunge into a cold war against communism, both abroad and at home. Abroad we saw the Berlin Blockade, the Korean War and the Malayan Emergency. In the
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Ethics in Focus: Philosophy of Racism
<p>What is racism? How can philosophy help us to understand racism, given that this discipline has been “white” since its inception? Is it worthwhile to study the concept of racism within this
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Architecture as a Realm of Identity
<p>Gain an insight into the multilayered aspect of meaning in architectural design. Examine the semantics of architectural design, focusing on issues such as ideology, gender and social culture; and
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The Arab-Israeli Conflict - Today and Tomorrow
<p>The Arab-Israeli conflict has been ongoing for over one hundred years. How is it affecting daily life? What will it look like in the coming future? What is the best way of resolving it?</p><p><
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Arctic Ocean Politics: A Brief Introduction
<p>The Arctic Council, founded on September 19, 1996, is the major regional body responsible for coordination of the eight Arctic nations: the USA, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland,
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Living Through A Planetary Crisis: Exploring Possible Futures
<p>Concerns about the damaging impact of industrial civilisation on our planet goes back many centuries. However, the accelerating rate of climate change and environmental destruction suggests that we
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Election Day in America
<p>The process to elect the American leader is like no other in the world – part glitzy TV reality show, part high-minded eighteenth century citizen-led democracy. The process is long, expensive and
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Baltic Sea Politics: A Brief Introduction
<p>The Council of Baltic Sea States (CBSS), founded on March 6, 1992, consists of eleven states (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, and Sweden)
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China: Friend or Foe?
<p>We explore China’s international aims and priorities. What motivates the slogan “China Has Stood Up?” and how is Australia affected?</p><p><strong>This class will be delivered face-to-face at WEA
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