English for Politics and International Relations
English for Politics and International Relations (English for Politics and IR) is designed to be useful for any student who is interested in learning more about our world, and how it is governed, in English.
The aim of English for Politics and IR is for students to learn fundamental vocabulary in order to understand political opinions and activity, at different levels: from how people mediate power in smaller, to how parties attempt to govern and to how governments interact politically on the international stage.
At the end of this course, students will be well-placed to read and understand texts about politics in English, whether for studies in the department of Politics and International Relations, or as a general reader and thinker.
Assessment
100% Final Examination
In the examination, students will demonstrate understanding of basic concepts and knowledge of key vocabulary in English which they will have learned by careful week-by-week, and day-by-day, study. To have a realistic chance of passing this course, students will need to preview and review each successive lesson in good time.
Scope & Sequence
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Lesson |
Topic |
Lesson |
Topic |
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1 |
Introduction The nature of politics |
2 |
Working in Politics |
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3 |
Representation Finland’s young leader |
4 |
Political Systems The political spectrum and various -acies and -archies |
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5 |
Places in the world Territories and seats of power |
6 |
How elections work FPTP versus Preferences |
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7 |
How elections are won Organising and fighting elections |
8 |
The political system in The USA |
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9 |
Diplomacy |
10 |
The political system in Europe |
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11 |
Treaties and organizations |
12 |
UN resolutions and Global Issues The language of UN resolutions |
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13 |
Disputed territory |
14 |
Disputed names |