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Personal Development: Living in England: How Our Democracy Works
Course details
Course code
Q00016186Course date
Number of classes
4 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Maria Tawfik BitranaFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Bakersfield Community Centre (Nottingham312 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DN
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course gives a clear and easy introduction to the UK democratic system. We will look at important topics like why voting is important, how different types of election work and what the various political parties and government institutions do. You will take part in activities like group discussions, role-playing, and watching videos to help you understand our democracy. These activities will also help you practise reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. We will look at how the UK government is structured, what the Prime Minister and Parliament do, and the role of local government. You will also learn how to take part in democracy, from registering to vote to understanding how government decisions affect your life and the lives of others. Just like other courses at the WEA, the class size will be small and you will have the support of your fellow learners and a friendly tutor to help you with various tasks and activities. By the end of the course, you will know more about your rights and responsibilities in the UK democracy. You will also feel more confident about being an active member of UK society and how to make our society fairer for everyone.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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