Economic paradigms: are there alternatives to capitalism?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Start Date: 16 May 2025End Date: 06 Jun 2025Fri (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30OnlineFull fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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What is the course about?
The course examines various economic paradigms, questioning the dominance of capitalism and exploring viable alternatives in the global economy.
What will we cover?
• Socialism and communism
• Mixed economies
• Cooperative economics
• Sustainable development
• Emerging economic models.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Critically analyse different economic systems,
• Understand and explore these systems’ impacts on economies
• Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of various paradigms.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course open to all students with no specific prerequisites. An interest in economics and critical thinking skills are beneficial.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught through a combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, and case studies. There will be module readings and occasional group tasks to complete outside of class but these are not compulsory. The most important issue is interactive lessons with in-class participation and you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas during the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Your tutor will share additional and related courses with you. Please also explore our economics section for additional courses.
Dr. Çaglar Ezikoglu is an expert in international politics, Middle East and Turkish politics and political economy, with an MA from in European politics from the University of Sussex and a PhD in International Politics from Aberystwyth University in 2019. Widely published, he’s presented at numerous conferences around the world in the study of international politics. He currently teaches at the University of Birmingham in the Department of Political Science and International Studies and he has taught at the university level in the UK and Turkey. He has been teaching courses in political science, international relations, economics, history and sociology. He has been nominated for the Political Studies Association Sir Bernard Crick Teaching Prize and British International Studies Association Early Career Excellence Teaching Prize in 2024. He is the recipient of the competitive UK Global Talent Visa. At City Lit, Çaglar will teach politics courses, exploring the politics of cities, unions and strikes in the 21st century, Turkey, the Middle East and global political economy.
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