POS 351 - Political Activism and Advocacy Practicum

This course focuses on the role of civil society in democratic and democratizing countries. The course will cover the political theory and practice of civic engagement and social accountability by civil society actors who seek to hold public institutions and officials accountable for their policies and actions. In addition to reading primary and secondary materials on social accountability initiatives world-wide, each student will identify with the instructor a local organization involved in civic engagement that will serve as the basis for a service-learning project. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Credits: 3