Issues Facing Our World
In times of uncertainty, knowledge can help us understand what’s going on around us. City Lit’s range of History, Politics and Science courses explore a number of contemporary issues facing the world right now. A few of the questions we’re currently asking are: How has America got to where it is right now? What are the origins of the ongoing middle eastern crises? Why do politicians need trust, and how do they get it? How do we deal with the histories of empire? Are there other ways of organising our economy? What is the impact of climate change on our lives?
Taught by experts in their field, our courses give you the opportunity to explore current affairs, historical issues, and global challenges. Join us as we discuss, debate, and dissect the answers.
The City Lit Politics read: What we talk about when we talk about politics by Dr Benjamin Chwistek.
- The changing British voterCourse start date: Mon 20 Sep 2021
Location on this date: Online
The outcome of the General Election of 2019 was unimaginable even a few months previously, with the Conservatives taking seats that were solidly Labour since their creation in the early twentieth century. What explains this change? Will it last? What does it mean for the other parties? We shall explore the changing way Britain has voted over the last seventy years and sketch how not just the British voter, but British society, has changed in a few generations.
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 £71.00 Concession £39.00 - Rising Powers: the countries shaping the global futureCourse start date: Tue 21 Sep 2021
Location on this date: Online
Rising political powers challenge the status quo and garner attention. This course will examine the political and social factors that shape them, explore the tensions they cause and how they will shape the future.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £70.00 - Current affairsCourse start date: Wed 22 Sep 2021
Location on this date: Online
Do you want to find out more about the issues in the news? Enrol early for lively, informed discussion on current events in Britain and the world. Tutor: Michael Bloomfield.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £79.00 - The Bible and the big questionsCourse start date: Sat 9 Oct 2021
Location on this date: Online
Explore key biblical passages which inform some of the big moral and theological questions and learn principles in biblical interpretation for addressing these questions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £36.00 - European politics for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 19 Oct 2021
Location on this date: Online
Learn about the history, institutions and issues that are essential for understanding recent political developments within Europe.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £35.00 - American politics for beginnersCourse start date: Thu 4 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
In this introductory course, you will explore the historical roots and evolution of American democracy, as well as current trends in the country’s national politics.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £35.00 - Economics: what is capitalism?Course start date: Thu 4 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Understand capitalism in the context of a changing world. From its history, to challenges faced by COVID and climate change, this course explores the nature of the capitalist system.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £35.00 - Science guest lecture with Dr. Ximena Schmidt: The science of food: 'Eating in the future’Course start date: Fri 19 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
This talk will discuss how food contribute by around 25% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to affect biodiversity and resources. We will explore how every activity and actor of the food supply chain is influencing the impacts of food, from food production, agriculture and farming, food manufacturing, retailing, transport, and consumption. We will finally share ideas of what we can do to reduce our food-related impacts.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £15.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £15.00 - Introduction to Islam: historical emergence, current issuesCourse start date: Sat 27 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
The course is about exploring Muslim history: What is Islam? Who is a Muslim? This course explores these questions through a study of the Quran, the Prophet and the socio-political and religious developments in the early history of Muslims. You may discover that there is more than meets the eye.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £36.00 - The use and abuse of history in 20th century wars and conflictsCourse start date: Sat 27 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Following an introduction to 20th century memory politics around the world, the session explores memory politics before and during war and conflict on the one hand, and memory politics, reconciliation and trauma after war and conflict on the other.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - America's wars: interventions in Latin AmericaCourse start date: Sat 11 Dec 2021
Location on this date: Online
Uncover a dramatic history of coups, revolutions and covert ops. In this two part course, we will look at how successive US administrations intervened in the countries to their south since the second world war.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £30.00 - Ways into advanced historical studyCourse start date: Wed 12 Jan 2022
Location on this date: Online
If you have a passion for history, or if you've ever been interested in studying history at a higher level, this course could be right for you. Whether you're an avid hobby historian, or thinking about studying history for your Foundation, Bachelors or Masters degree, this course offers you an introduction to history at an advanced level.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £419.00 Concession £184.00
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