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Course Description
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Course Name
Globalisation, Activism, and Development
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
International Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Completion of all compulsory Year 1 modules (ID101-ID104)
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
What does it mean to be 'globally active' for Development?
The history of global activism
How has globalisation affected development activism?
Globalisation and Development Challenges ? what action is needed if any?
Activism and Ideology - Is it enough to be 'active' and what does it mean to be 'radical'?
Activism and Identity ? the influence of feminism on global activism for development
Rights or Justice or anti-globalisation or what? - understanding normative frameworks for activism
Understanding different activism strategies for development - Development Volunteering &
Experiential Advocacy; Development Education and Campaigning; Protest and Direct Action
Who is Active? What's the difference between NGOs, Grassroots Organisations, Networks and
Movements? (x 2)
Global Activist Movements (x3 ? case studies: Debt movements, environmental rights movements,
indigenous rights movements, gay rights, Occupy movement etc).
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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