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| Civil Society and Development |
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Aim: To introduce to students the influence and impact of civil society organisations on development trajectories.
Description: The course explores the "big debates" in the international Third Sector literature and applies this to South Africa. Students are exposed to key concepts and paradigms in this field and are introduced to the latest studies being published on the shape, size and impact of South Africa's civil society sector. The evolution of South Africa's civil society and its relations with the state are also examined in the light of the country's democratic transition. Specific issues considered in seminars would include: Introduction to theconcept 'civil society'; theories and interpretations: from societas civilis to global civil society;globalisation and global civil society; debates on NGOs and development; Analysis of the rise of newsocial movements?; state-civil society relations - promoting democracy and development; the evolution ofcivil society in South Africa - reflecting global trends?; growing community responses in South Africa to the effects of globalisation.
Assessment: Seminar participation and presentation and 1 test and 2 written assignments.
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Module Coordinator: Dr Shauna Mottiar
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