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CS92PROD
Civil Society in Comparative Perspectives
GOVT 382
Spring 2010 not offered
Crosslisting: EAST 382

This course is an overview of civil society around the world. The main theme of the course is civil society's role in mediating the dynamic interaction between the society and the state. We will examine the full range of civil society from local volunteer associations to international nongovernmental organizations, exploring the ways that these organizations influence governmental policy as well as how they are affected by governmental authority. The course will examine civil society in the advanced democracies of North America, Europe, and Asia, and well as in several developing countries in different regions.

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ENVS)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)

Last Updated on MAR-28-2024
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