Politics and Society Courses
Understand the forces shaping politics, culture, and society today.
Explore political systems, cultural change, and social structures that influence everyday life and global events. Build a deeper understanding of how societies function and evolve across time and place.
The Things We Do for Fashion
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The Things We Do for Fashion
<p>Fashion has always reflected more than clothing—it tells us about beauty, status, identity and the pressures of the societies in which people lived. This entertaining course explores some of
...The Things We Do for Fashion
<p>Fashion has always reflected more than clothing—it tells us about beauty, status, identity and the pressures of the societies in which people lived. This entertaining course explores some of
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The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
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The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
<p>Political life is often driven not only by ideas and policies but also by emotions such as resentment, grievance and revenge. This course explores the politics of vengeance and examines how
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AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
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AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at extraordinary speed. It promises new opportunities in medicine, education and productivity while also raising concerns about jobs,
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Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights
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Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights
<p>The 1970s was one of cinema's most turbulent and transformative decades - a period when Hollywood tore up its own rulebook and reinvented what movies could be. Across four evenings, this series
...Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights
<p>The 1970s was one of cinema's most turbulent and transformative decades - a period when Hollywood tore up its own rulebook and reinvented what movies could be. Across four evenings, this series
...Cinema of the 1970s: A Decade in Four Nights
<p>The 1970s was one of cinema's most turbulent and transformative decades - a period when Hollywood tore up its own rulebook and reinvented what movies could be. Across four evenings, this series
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
<p>Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Flying is one of the safest ways to travel, yet when things go wrong, the results can be catastrophic and strangely compelling. In this fascinating course,
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Individualism and the Great Retreat from Connection
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Individualism and the Great Retreat from Connection
<p>Since the Second World War, Western societies have become increasingly individualistic, placing greater emphasis on personal autonomy, self-expression and individual fulfilment. While this has
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The Future of Working from Home: Promise, Problems and Possibilities
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The Future of Working from Home: Promise, Problems and Possibilities
<p>Working from home has transformed the way many people live and work. Advocates point to greater flexibility and work-life balance, while critics raise concerns about productivity, collaboration and
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WEA Debate Club
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WEA Debate Club
<p>Join the WEA Debate Club each month for engaging debates on current affairs, social issues or other controversial issues. Take part in the debate or simply enjoy listening as an audience member in
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2026: The Year in Review
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2026: The Year in Review
<p>2026 has been a year of dramatic moments and big questions about the directions nations are taking. Join Judy King and Sandy Killick to travel through the defining themes of 2026: AI, old and new
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The Politics of Christmas
