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Civil Society and Forms of Political Participation, Essay

POL.VO.243 Civil Society and Forms of Political Participation, Essay 5 ECTS 
(Kansalaisyhteiskunta ja vaikuttamiskeinot 5 op) 
 
Itsenäisesti suoritettava kirjallinen essee, suoritettavissa 31.7.2024 saakka. 
 
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Participation in social movements; on-line participation; referendums and other types of direct participation; deliberative forms of participation; civil disobedience; illegal forms of participation.

After completing the course unit the student is familiar with social movements and citizens’ wide political action repertoire in modern civil societies. Students recognise the different avenues for expressing opinions and how they influence the political process. Students also learn to select appropriate modes of participation for advancing political objectives, and can critically examine questions of effectiveness and responsibility related to alternative channels of participation.

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<h2>Compulsory Prerequisites</h2><ul><li>Introduction to Political Science, POL.102, 5 cr</li></ul>

<ul><li>POL.VO-M20 Intermediate Studies in Political Science, Open University Studies</li><li>YHTOPPIOAY Social Studies for Subject Teachers, Open University Studies</li></ul>

Theocharis &amp;amp; van  Deth, Political Participation in a Changing World: Conceptual and  Empirical Challenges in the Study of Citizen Engagement. Routledge 2017.  (3 ECTS) Altman, Citizenship and Contemporary Direct Democracy. Cambridge University Press 2018. (3 ECTS) Highfield, Social Media and Everyday Politics. Polity 2016. (2 ECTS) Scheuerman, Civil Disobedience. Polity 2018. (2 ECTS)Setälä, Demokratian arvo. Gaudeamus 2003. (2 ECTS)

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