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UNIT TITLE: SHOUT OUT UK (UNIT 3) CAMPAIGNING & EMPLOYABILITY

CURRICULUM AREA(S): POLITICS

UNIT DESCRIPTION

WEEK 5-6

The student will learn through discussions and research how to campaign for a cause or represent certain groups as an MP, Trade Union Activist or NGO Rep. The student will also learn about the variety of distinct pathways into politics, from becoming a politician to joining a Trade Union. I enjoyed the opportunity to express my views through debate. I also found it interesting learning

In successfully completing this unit the student will have: Acquired an understanding of: 1. How to get involved in politics. 2. Trade unionism and collective bargaining. 3. Joining political parties. 4. Local and national political issues. 5. Canvassing. Shown knowledge of: 6. Local issues. 7. Local or relevant trade union. 8. Debating and framing the argument. 9. Party politics. 10. Single issue groups and lobbyists. Demonstrated the ability to: 11. Write a short speech. 12. Present a poster to their peer group about a local issue. 13. Identify two trade unions and their function in an industry of the student’s choosing.

about government processes as well as how government

14. Identify an important

decisions affect my life. – Rebecca, Student, Participant in the Political Literacy Course

local issue which facilitates social mobility.

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