Politics, Economics & Current Affairs
Courses Online & In London
Our politics and current affairs courses will help you understand the changing world around us:
- Want to get to grips with the issues dominating today’s headlines or develop your understanding of different political systems?
- Keen to discuss fake news and propaganda or eager to use key concepts to analyse politics?
- Eager to make sense of politics in the US, the EU, the emerging BRICS powers (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)? Want to learn more about global issues such as conflict and migration?
Our politics and current affairs courses, whether short or long, in the classroom or online, offer something for everyone.
If interested in our advanced politics course, please contact politics coordinator Martin Jorgensen at Martin.jorgensen@citylit.ac.uk
- A taste of politicsCourse start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin JorgensenBorders, conflicts, citizenship, elections, activism and global politics. We see these topics on the news every day. Some seem connected, others less so. Join our politics taster to get perspective and an overview of our politics courses.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - History reading group: political biographies
Course start date: Tue 3 Oct 2023Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Zoe QuinnThrough discussion of selected biographies we will explore in depth key individuals in world history , their legacy and the era in which they lived.The first class will discuss Putin: his life and times by Philip Short( 2023). As the biography has only recently been released in paperback, the cheapest copy available is kindle. But also check ebay.
NOTE: This course consists of four sessions on the following dates:
3/10/23, 21/11/23, 16/1/24 and 5/3/24.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Understanding the Israel-Palestine conflictCourse start date: Tue 10 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nomaan HanifTrace the historical roots of this conflict and study the peace process of the 1990s: Madrid talks, Oslo agreement, Camp David talks and the recent Middle Eastern road map, as well as the latest developments on this stimulating interactive lecture course. Tutor: Noman Hanif.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Before the election: the essentials of British politicsCourse start date: Mon 16 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tasha Ashman-BanksThis essential online course will give you the foundations of the political system in the United Kingdom, whilst also enabling you to use your newly acquired knowledge to discuss and debate current affairs matters in real time. Think of it as an educational version of Have I Got News For You, you’ll be learning and laughing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Politics and trustCourse start date: Mon 16 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesca GranelliTrust is regarded as a good thing – but, at the same time, seems to be in short supply. What is the true situation in Britain in the light of George Floyd, Covid, Brexit and several cabinet changes in a very short period of time?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - War and peaceCourse start date: Thu 19 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesca GranelliThe course is an exploration of war and peace, examining the ideas that underpin our understanding and approach to these notions. It seeks to understand these issues to explore contemporary conflict around the world.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - This is not fake newsCourse start date: Tue 24 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tasha Ashman-BanksWant to connect to the news stories you didn’t realise you didn’t know as well as covering elements of the stories you may have not yet heard? Join Natasha to explore different headlines and news stories!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Themes in British politicsCourse start date: Mon 30 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian SchneeWant to look beyond the personal politics and Brexit and explore current British politics? Join Dr. Christian Schnee to discuss British politics in our time.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - A cultural history of politiciansCourse start date: Mon 30 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian SchneeWhat is a politician? How do they operate, which objectives do they pursue, what are the values they embrace and the dynamics they respond to? Join Dr. Christian Schnee to explore these questions!Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Brexit: causes and impactsCourse start date: Tue 31 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Angelos SeposBrexit was an unprecedented event in the history of the EU. Why did it happen and what has been its impact on Britain and Europe?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - From the Arab Spring to the Arab Winter: Causes, Legacies and ProspectsCourse start date: Wed 1 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Angelos SeposThe 2011 Arab Spring was an unprecedented event in the history of the Arab World with much promise for the people of the region. Why has it become an Arab Winter?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - US Election Update – 2024 One Year Out!Course start date: Thu 9 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mark MalcomsonWith one year to go we will review what is at stake in the Presidential and Congressional elections of 2024. Who is up for election and what are going to be the important fights? Join the City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson to discuss the prospects for President Biden, former-President Trump and other candidates. Tutor: Mark Malcomson.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - The Kennedy Legacy: 60 years to the dayCourse start date: Wed 22 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark MalcomsonThe Kennedy family has a profound effect on America and its politics. John, Robert and Teddy, their siblings and children hold an almost unique place in the American psyche. 60 years after the assassination of JFK, we will reflect on their achievements and their legacy.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Money – myths, magic, morals and markets Course start date: Mon 8 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian MichelMoney is the most powerful energy in the world. Without understanding its nature, its function, where it comes from, and how to control it, it will badly burn us.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - More current affairs
Course start date: Wed 10 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael BloomfieldContinue your exploration of current affairs through lively, informed discussion. Run as a tutor-moderated discussion group of current news events. This course follows on from 'Current affairs' but new students are welcome. Tutor: Michael Bloomfield.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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