British foreign policy in the 21st Century

The course examines the present state of British foreign policy over Europe, America, the Middle East and Afghanistan and analyses possible future directions. There will be plenty of opportunity to present and discuss differing views.

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Key course information

Dates
17/04/12 - 26/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
11 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £78
Senior fee: £78

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HH089

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course examines the present state of British foreign policy over Europe, America, the Middle East and Afghanistan. It analyses possible future directions for the UK. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss differing views.

What topics will we cover?

US- UK ‘special relationship’
Britain within the EU
European Security and Defence Policy
UK presence in the Middle East
War of Terror and UK in Afghanistan
Future directions for UK foreign policy – strategies, regions/countries of the world.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Assess and analyse the UK’s role in international and inter-governmental organisations
Assess and analyse UK relations with other countries and the impact on its foreign policy
Identify UK foreign policy priorities: present and future.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an ‘introductory’ course and does not assume any previous study or reading although you will need a reasonable standard of English to keep up with the course. As with most of our history and current affairs courses, an open mind and a willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree, are more important than specific levels of skills.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Lectures and discussion will be supplemented by video, articles and other sourced reading materials. You will gain more from the course, in terms of enjoyment and learning, if you are able and willing to do some supplementary reading outside of class meetings. You may also have the opportunity to explore more resources for discussion in classroom-based activities – including possible use of computers in-class small group work.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Please bring pen and paper.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.