Strikes in the 21st century: relevant or a thing of the past?
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Location: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: HPC213
- Dates: 19/02/25 - 12/03/25
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Caglar Ezikoglu
Course Code: HPC213
Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course examines the role, significance, and impact of strikes in the 21st century, evaluating their relevance and effectiveness in modern labour relations.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
• History and evolution of strikes
• Case studies of notable 21st-century strikes
• Legal and economic aspects of striking
• The role of technology and social media on strikes
• Alternatives to striking.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Understand the historical context and evolution of strikes.
• Analyse contemporary strikes and their outcomes.
• Evaluate the legal and economic implications of strikes.
• Discuss the impact of technology on strikes.
• Formulate informed opinions on the future of strikes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course suitable for all levels. No specific prior knowledge or skills are required, though a general interest about the relations between strike and labour will be 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 reading assignments and occasional group projects to complete outside of class but these are not obligatory. 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 want to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
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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.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.