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What: Politics Master class When: Sunday 17th June 2-6pm Where: West London Islamic Centre |
Course Content
British Political and Electora Systems
– The British political system, types of electoral systems, distribution of power between the executive, legislature & judiciary
– The legislative process – how a bill becomes law, recent legislation affecting the Muslim community
– Political understanding as an Islamic duty
Lobbying and Group Interests
– Understanding group interests in the democratic process
– Learn how lobbies work, what they do and how they are regulated
Political Parties and Elected Representatives
– Understand the role & responsibilities of MPs, Councillors and MEPs
– A short history of the main political parties & their stance on different policy issues
– Understand the role of political parties in the democratic process
The workshops will be delivered by experienced community workers and activists, open to brothers and sisters but registration is required, please email [email protected] or call 020 7330 8797
What: Media Master class
When: Sunday 1st July 2-6pm
Where: West London Islamic Centre
Course Content
The Media – Its reach and influence
– Understand ‘the media’, Social & Online
– Media as the Fourth Estate, the power & potential of investigative journalism
– Media ownership, diversity & media plurality
The Media and Muslims
– Explore the narratives, frames and visual imagery used in relation to Islam and Muslims
Regulating Media Output
– Self regulation, complaints procedures and taking positive action
Achieving Balance in a Troubled World
– Impartiality, objectivity and editorial interference
