About This Course
As Wales prepares for the 2026 elections, the clash of political ideologies has never felt more urgent. This short course dives into six of the big players shaping our world today: liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, environmentalism, and postcolonialism.
Over three weeks, we’ll explore where these ideas come from, what they stand for, and how they speak to the challenges of our times. From identity and justice to the economy and the environment, we’ll unpack how these ideologies shape our lives and our future.
This is not just political theory. It’s an invitation to think critically about the forces shaping our society and to decide what kind of future we want to build.
Open to
All adults (no prior experience required)
Course dates and times
The time and day is the same for each of the dates, 6:00PM - 8:00PM on Mondays
10th November
17th November
24th November
Location
Lecture room 5, Main Arts Building, ¶º±ÆÖ±²¥, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
Week 1 – 10th November: Origins & Foundations
- Introduction to political ideologies
- Historical roots and philosophical underpinnings
- Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism: where they began and how they evolved
Week 2 – 17th November: Power, People & Planet
- Nationalism, Environmentalism, Postcolonialism: global movements and local relevance
- How ideologies address identity, justice, economy, and the environment
- Group discussion: which ideas resonate most today?
Week 3 – 24th November: Ideology Battle Royale
- Interactive debate: which ideology is best placed to guide Wales into the future?
- Student-led presentations and provocations
- Final reflections and takeaways
Course Cost
There is no cost to this course
Application
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