Looking back at the election: Political communication and modern politics
- Course Code: HPC171
- Dates: 03/10/24 - 24/10/24
- Time: 10:15 - 12:15
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Ian McGarvie
Course Code: HPC171
Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to give you an overview of political communication and election campaigning in recent elections in the UK. The course will assess the effectiveness of party campaigns during the recent general election.
What will we cover?
- Political rhetoric: key methods of political communication.
- Electoral Strategy and Communications.
- Overview of key approaches to political campaigning.
- Contemporary media and the shaping of the political agenda
- Assessment of the election campaign 2024.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Understand key approaches and methods of political communication,
- Assess effectiveness of party campaigns in the general relations.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is introductory, and everyone is welcome. No prior knowledge is necessary but a good grasp of English, an open mind, and a willingness to listen to different views are all that is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The on site course will be delivered through a mixture of lecture and discussion, with student participation invited and encouraged. Optional extend your knowledge tasks can be set if required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring a pen and paper, or digital equivalents, for making notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC132 The essentials of British politics.
HPC164 Understanding the different political systems of the UK
HPC203 The first 6 months of the new government: taking stock.
Ian has taught in Adult Education in London from 1996. He holds a degree in Economics and a MSc in Politics and Administration from Birkbeck College, University of London. Ian is highly committed to adult and continuing learning and has taught politics and political history courses at Morley College and Richmond Adult and Community College and Hillcroft College, in addition to Citylit. Ian has held both teaching and academic management roles including the development of humanities courses that engage and inform students in areas including History and Politics and provide opportunities to progress to further study. He has specialised in teaching a range of courses in politics and current affairs focusing on UK governance and developments in the UK constitution. He has also taught courses on domestic and foreign policy, political parties, and assessments of political leadership. He has also taught on Access to Higher Education Courses that prepare student for degree level study.
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