Pre University Honours Programme: Key Topics in Political Science

About

The lectures and all course materials are in English. Participants in the course become acquainted with learning methods that will give them an advantage as they continue their education at university.

The programme will cover the following themes:

Introduction to Political Science
International Relations
Political Theory
Political Economy
Politics and Identity
Social Movements
Conflict Studies

Course leader

Jogita Rulle (MSc) is a political scientist specializing in political theory and decolonial thought. She holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam. Her research explores themes such as global migration, decolonial studies, agency, and education systems. Her Master’s thesis examined the persistence of coloniality in Latvian high school curricula, focusing on how Eurocentric narratives shape the presentation of history in textbooks. In addition to her research, Jogita has extensive experience tutoring both Bachelor’s and Master’s students in academic writing, both online and in person. She has supported numerous students in developing their academic skills, with particular attention to clarity, structure, and critical analysis. She has also coordinated pre-university and university-level summer programmes on topics including international relations, sustainability, conflict resolution, multilateralism, global governance and others . Her teaching practice is grounded in a commitment to creating more holistic, engaging, and inclusive learning environments, with a strong interest in dismantling traditional student–teacher hierarchies

Target group

For current high school students (must be 15+ - 19 years old) interested in politics, political science, and the social and behavioural sciences in general

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