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Art, Writing, and Learning: The Clerisy Quarter => Discussion and Debate - The Philosopher's Plaza => Topic started by: Othko97 on January 06, 2012, 09:31:29 AM

Poll
Question: Should Basic Politics (e.g. Voting Systems) be taught as part of the curriculum
Option 1: Yes - As a new subject of it's own
Option 2: Yes - As a module or section of another existing subject
Option 3: No
Title: Should Politics be taught in schools?
Post by: Othko97 on January 06, 2012, 09:31:29 AM
I thought it would be a good idea, as it would educate people on political matters in the future, so if there was say, another voting referendum, the campaigns couldn't just use stupid long winded explanations saying that the system is complicated, as was done in the AV referendum.
Title: Re: Should Politics be taught in schools?
Post by: Jubal on January 06, 2012, 05:00:41 PM
This was part of the point of creating Citizenship as a subject. And yes, it should certainly be taught and taught well. Less crap about "what is a community" (we are!) and more actual information content is vital though, CZ has become a national joke.
Title: Re: Should Politics be taught in schools?
Post by: debux on January 07, 2012, 10:30:33 PM
It isn't taught (extensively) in Chile, although I know that I wouldn't want to go... I'd go for 1 or 2 mandatory years, and then optional for those searching for a more politically oriented job.
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