More current affairs

- Identify and analyse those news events that are likely to create political repercussions at home and overseas
- Discuss such events in their appropriate context
- Identify the agenda-setting role of editors in the media
- Develop skills relating to the criticism of news stories.

You are encouraged to prepare for each weeks topic by reading a newspaper and listening to the news and current affairs programmes on radio and/or television.

Most sessions involve the tutor leading in with a prepared talk, one or more readings from the printed media, and/or a video or pictorial presentation. There is ample opportunity for discussion of issues or problems raised. As the course progresses learners are encouraged to take an increasing part in the learning process, especially with regard to asking questions and discussing topics raised.