P AD 5125 - Civil Society and Nongovernmental Organizations

3 Credits

Designed for students interested in the international nonprofit sector. Compares non-western forms of civil society with the American tradition of civil society. Students will learn about the efforts of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) working in Third World countries to influence democracy, free association and/or increased political and societal pluralism. Additionally, the course will focus on NGO management and governance issues in countries where there are strict controls and limits on the activities of NGOs.