SP22053: Civil society and social movements: global perspectives
[Page last updated: 03 June 2024]
Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Social & Policy Sciences |
Credits: | 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 100 |
Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Assessment Summary: | CWES 70%, CWOG 30% |
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Learning Outcomes: |
By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
�Understand and explain how civil society is theorized, conceptualized and analyzed over time and in different contexts.
�Understand and explain contemporary forms of civil society organizations, and different modes of organization and activism, at local, national and global levels.
�Understand the functions and operations of NGOs in global politics and development and their relationships with a range of domestic and international actors.
�Analyze and evaluate the dynamics which underpin the changing relationship between civil society, the state and market. |
Synopsis: | "Gain an introduction to the multiple and contested roles of civil society in development.
You will learn about historical and contemporary studies of civil society in action, looking at how different civic actors (social movements, NGOs, trade unions, etc.) have contributed to economic, political and social change at the local, national and global levels.
You will critically assess the dynamics and challenges that constrain civil society action and the strategies by which they may be overcome." |
Content: | This unit provides an introduction to the multiple and contested roles of civil society in development. It examines historical and contemporary studies of civil society in action, looking at how different civic actors (social movements, NGOs, trade unions, etc.) have contributed to economic, political and social change at the local, national and global levels. The unit assesses the dynamics and challenges that constrain civil society action and the strategies by which they may be overcome. |
Course availability: |
SP22053 is Optional on the following courses:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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