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- What is democracy? Reviewing a contested history - Concepts of effective government - What do we vote for? Identities, candidates, parties or policies? - Democratic disenchantment: Causes and remedies - Historical and current threats to democratic institutions - The future of democracy: Strongmen, epistocracy and other alternatives.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
All are welcome, if some background knowledge about current affairs would be useful. There will be core readings provided to students before lessons so that everyone can get familiarised with the themes/issues to be explored and discussed in each session. 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?
A mixture of lectures/ short presentations by the tutor, Q&A, quizzes, pair/group work, and class discussions.
A comprehensive bibliography will be given at the beginning of the course. Also, (brief) reading materials will be handed out at the end of each session. Participants will be expected to read short texts, and/or watch documentaries/short videos, and/or listen to short podcasts about the evolution of and challenges to democracy before and after lessons. Please note, that as the course progresses, participants are encouraged to take a more active part in the course - this will be achieved through a mixture of smaller group work but also class discussions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A list of further readings will be provided to participants. The list will include suggestions of books to purchase, as well as of free resources such as newspapers, podcasts, online articles, and videos. While you are not required to buy any of these, you may wish to purchase some books, subscribe to specialised magazines, or attend talks or webinars on the issues addressed in class in order to deepen and broaden the subject knowledge gained in this course. However, this is not a requirement.
Christian Schnee studied history, politics as well as public relations at Universities in England, Scotland and the USA. He holds a teaching degree and completed a doctorate in political communication at the University of Hull. After graduating Christian embarked on a career in German politics - serving as spokesperson to the governing party, special advisor to state government and departmental head for a leading European think tank. Subsequently, he returned to the UK as senior lecturer with the University of Worcester. After a stint of seven years in the West Midlands Christian relocated to London - giving in to the temptation of observing Westminster politics at close range. As senior lecturer at Greenwich University he has developed and led classes in public affairs and public relations. Meanwhile he broadened his teaching portfolio and now teaches British and European politics to American University students studying in London. Over the years Christian has written a number of articles and chapters and produced more than half a dozen books with leading academic publishers. The topics of his publications pivot on European politics and political history.
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.
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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.A mixture of lectures/ short presentations by the tutor, Q&amp;A, quizzes, pair/group work, and class discussions. <br><br>A comprehensive bibliography will be given at the beginning of the course. Also, (brief) reading materials will be handed out at the end of each session. Participants will be expected to read short texts, and/or watch documentaries/short videos, and/or listen to short podcasts about the evolution of and challenges to democracy before and after lessons. Please note, that as the course progresses, participants are encouraged to take a more active part in the course - this will be achieved through a mixture of smaller group work but also class discussions.A list of further readings will be provided to participants. 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