Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

1. To equip students with a good working knowledge of the operation of local and central government 2. To equip students with the skills required to report the affairs of government in a compelling way. 3. To develop student's ability to critically evaluate the impact of political institutions on journalists and citizens.

Outline Syllabus:The role of the government and politicians; Greece’s relationship with Europe and its institutions; Local government/council structure and decision making; Holding central and local government to account – elections; Holding central and local government to account – the role of journalists – Freedom of Information and Data covering councils; Controlling money – local and national economy; Controlling money – local government finance; The structure and funding of key services such as health, education, children and adult services, planning and the environment, welfare, emergency services.

Additional Information:This is an option for MA Sports Journalism.