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Society, Politics & Law

Political ordering

This free course, Political ordering, asks questions about what states are and how they are involved in the processes of governing and ordering social life. Building from an awareness of just how much of everyday life involves the state, the course questions whether states have this authority to govern. It also asks about situations in which ...

Free course

10 hrs

Society, Politics & Law

Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences

Do you find it difficult to know what is important when taking notes? This free course, Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences, will enable you to decide the value of taking notes and improve your understanding of the methods that can be used.

Free course

1 hr

Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

Tough on the causes of crime'. A famous phrase, but what is crime? This free course, The meaning of crime, examines how we, as a 'society', define crime. You will look at the fear that is generated within communities and what evidence is available to support claims that are made about crime rates.

Free course

8 hrs

Society, Politics & Law

Voters might not love Europe - but that doesn't mean they'll leave

Professor John Curtice explores what we know about UK voters' attitudes to the EU.

Article

5 mins

Society, Politics & Law

A Europe of the Regions?

What role will the 'regions' play in the emerging governance structures of the European Union? This free course, A Europe of the Regions?, examines the rise of the regions and regionalism in Western Europe. You will look at the possible development pathways for Europe: will it become a federal super-state or a decentralised 'Europe of the Regions'?

Free course

8 hrs

Society, Politics & Law

Engendering citizenship

How do you create citizenship? How do you feel you belong? This free course, Engendering citizenship, examines social citizenship. With particular reference to women and disabled people, you will look at the rights and obligations that develop within society to link people together.

Free course

1 hr

Society, Politics & Law

Ahead of Super Tuesday, what have we learned about the candidates?

Super Tuesday - when large numbers of states hold their primaries - is a key day in the US Presidential election process. A week out, where are the two leading candidates? We look at Hillary Clinton's position - and, first, at Donald Trump's.

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5 mins