may, 2024

2024sat18may10:00 am2:00 pmPolitics in Turbulent Times Taster (MAY DAY SCHOOL)£32 - Informative and impartial politics day school Coleridge Community CollegeDay:Saturday length of course: 1 Day

Image of a globe with Politics written on a post-it note

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Coleridge Community College

Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ

length of course

1 Day

READ MORE

Course details

Brief description:

This short course about politics in turbulent times is aimed at anyone who has an interest in, or wants to know about current issues in politics.

What is International Relations and how are global events analysed and interpreted using the main schools of thought of IR?
We will look at the major geopolitical events of the day such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the rising tensions between China and the USA to see where these and other events are taking us.

Previous experience and Knowledge needed:

None.

Learning outcomes:

Ability to understand and analyse key geopolitical events both present and future. Understand how the international political system works between states using the main schools of thought of IR. Gain an Understanding of the hierarchical nature of the international system and how it favours the great powers of the day.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

£32 – Contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card

Tutor

Paul HumphreysI hold a BA (Hons) in International Studies with the OU and an MA (Merit) in International Relations (IR) with Anglia Ruskin University. I am currently a doctoral research student with Brunel University researching the effects of the H.M. Governments PREVENT counter-terrorism strategy on professionals working in public welfare services. I have studied geopolitical events for many years and have always found it a fascinating subject. In terms of IR I am a adherent of the realist school of thought. I think a good understanding of IR has never been so important, because the current global order is in a state of flux and the West is facing the distinct possibility of decline and being eclipsed by a rising East Asia led by China.

Sign up to be kept up-to-date

Never miss a learning opportunity again

 
Adult Learn and Train would like to keep you up-to-date with up and coming courses. We cannot do this without your permission.
 
Complete the short form to ensure you receive information by email through-out the year.
X
X