Taught at the very centre of legal London, this course offers the chance to discover the reasons why the common-law system has had such an impact across the world.By examining primary and secondary sources, and through film, TV and visits to important London landmarks, we will look at the English

Which skills will you develop during this course?Applying the methods semiotics and critical discourse analysis to study the possible meanings of texts, images and news frames in the mediaDesigning a qualitative analytical framework in line with your research objectivesUndersanding the complex

The human rights discourse is powerful and controversial, staking out the limits of state interference in personal life. Human rights laws have played an enormously influential role in protecting the activities of both individuals and groups against infringement by the state, but this protection

Multinational corporations form an omnipresent and powerful force in today%E2%80%99s world. Increasingly, they are moulding legal and administrative practices in every single state participating in global affairs. Yet, as international actors, they largely evade traditional structures of domestic

The explosion of international business activities has had a marked impact on our lifestyles, income and on the economic environment in general. Companies are forced to seek international trade and investment opportunities in distant markets. Doing business overseas is, however, still considered to

As the human race drives cutting-edge technology, knowledge and dramatic globalisation ever forward, much of the world has been left behind, unable to access adequate food, water, sanitation, healthcare or education. Diseases now easily cross borders, markets offer growth with volatility, cultures

Energy poses many of the defining political, economic and environmental questions of our age.On this course, you%E2%80%99ll consider issues such as energy security, the geopolitics of energy, war for natural resources, the political economy of energy, the curse of natural resources in resource rich

The last sixty years has been one of the most dynamic periods in world politics %E2%80" one in which we continue to exist.With valuable insights into world-changing events and themes, this course is particularly useful for those working towards careers in government, journalism, business and

Opening up the fascinating world of Ancient Greek to those who haven%E2%80%99t yet had the opportunity, this intensive course is ideal for those keen to find out more about a language and culture that underpins so much in modern life.As well as those hoping to gain a head start in the essential

This summer school is offered in cooperation with the CEU Humanities Initiative (Visual Studies Platform). Open Society Archives and Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Centre (KEK)The city has long fascinated documentary filmmakers and social theorists alike. From city symphonies to dystopic