This
seminar aims to have a look at modern-day UK and Irish topics, delving into
issues of culture, politics, society, sport and the media. Our time span will
cover the Troubles all the way to Brexit. During the first sessions we’ll have
look back at the shared history of the British Isles in order to better
understand modern-day Britain and Ireland. Similarities as well as differences
between the two “British Isles” will be discussed and worked on. The
Commonwealth will also be focused on. Be prepared to actively participate in
class and to give oral presentations as well as handing in written work,
receiving feedback from both the instructor and your peers. This will be an
online course.
- Course owner: Marc Heinitz
Semester: WiTerm 2022/23