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Academic Year 2004/2005

Civil Society in Comparative Perspectives
GOVT 382 SP

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 non-governmental 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.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Haddad,Mary Alice    

Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC104;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 4

SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 1   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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