On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1 Critically evaluate the policies of the major political parties and the coalition government in the UK.
2 Critically evaluate the stance taken by the major political parties and the coalition government in the UK to the various civil and political rights, liberties, and freedoms.
3 Demonstrate a systemic understanding of censorship, news management, media spin and the Lobby.
The three major political parties in the UK
Media spin
Censorship
News management
Use of advertising in politics
How the public are persuaded
Lectures
Contact hours 18
Seminars
Contact hours 18