Politics' Day
- When?
- Wednesday 16 November 2011, 11:00 to 16:00
- Where?
- University of Surrey
- Open to:
- Public
SCHOOL OF POLITICS
UCAS DAY PROGRAMME - Wednesday 16 November 2011
Time | Event | Location |
11:30 - 12.15 | Welcome and Introductory Talk by Dr Tereza Capelos, Admissions Tutor | ?? |
12.15 - 13.00 | Buffet Lunch for applicants and parents with members of academic staff | 51AC05 |
13.15 - 14:00 | Academic Activity A with Dr Maxine David Or Academic Activity B with Prof Mark Olssen (please see description below and select) | ??
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14:15 - 15:00 | Meeting with our current students | 51 AC 05 |
15:00 - 15:45 | Campus Tour with current students | starting from 51 AC 05 |
15:40 - 16.00 | Tea and Coffee with academic staff and current students | 51 AC 05 |
Academic Activity A:
How we decide: the complexities of decision making, by Dr. Maxine David
Decision-making is a key aspect of political life and therefore the study of politics. This session will begin with a brief lecture, outlining some of the insights of key decision-making scholars, with a focus on Irving Janis's work particularly. Following this, prospective students will be asked to work in increasingly large groups in order to solve a problem. At the end of the session, students will be asked to share their impressions of the groupwork and to comment on its effectiveness. All participants will gain some insight into the complexities of the decision-making process – as well as the type of learning environment fostered by the University of Surrey's Department of Politics.
Academic Activity B:
The Discourse of Rights and humanitarian intervention, by Dr. Mark Olssen
In this lecture Prof. Olssen will provide an overview of the development of the discourse of rights, from the 17th century to the 21st century. The significance of the rights concept will then be discussed in terms of how it affects topics in international relations such as humanitarian intervention.
To confirm attendance and indicate your selection of Academic Activity A or B, please respond to Tricia Atalla by email at p.atalla@surrey.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1483 683151
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A programme for parents will run from 13.00 onwards – for details see below.
Parents are welcome to attend either the Parents’ programme or the departmental events.
Programme for Parents
UCAS Days 2011-12
1.00pm Arrival at the Programme for Parents
1.10 – 2.00pm Overview of the University of Surrey
UCAS Applications and Student Finance
2.00 – 2.30pm Careers and Professional Training
2.30 – 2.50pm Break – Refreshments available
2.50 – 3.10pm Accommodation at Surrey
3.10 – 4.00pm Accommodation Tour and return to departments to meet up with applicants
To confirm attendance of any guests, please respond to Tricia Atalla by
email at p.atalla@surrey.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1483 68 3151
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