Contemporary Britain
General
Prefix
BRIT
Course Number
250
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Critical analysis of constitutional politics, provision of education and health care, employment, media, religion, consumer culture, and sport in the UK; including reflection on debates concerning nationalism, regionalism, race, immigration, class, gender, and sexuality.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
09
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the party political system and voter participation in local, national and other elections on the basis of demographic factors such as age, nationality and education levels
Outcome
Question and explain political theories and ideologies underlying policy objectives/positions of various political parties and constituencies across the UK
Outcome
Describe the relative (dis)enfranchisement in the democratic process of various subgroups on the basis of nationality and regional identity, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and bodily and mental (dis)ability.
Outcome
Examine how personal, professional and civic life and events can be impacted or caused by the application or denial of justice, political rights and/or religious, moral or ethical assumptions and practices
Outcome
Analyze and assess current political ideas and policy approaches as they apply to specific social issues and problems and in relation to alternatives from across the political spectrum and international community
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
BRIT250
is a
completion requirement
for: