Project Planning and Policy Advocacy
Description
This course is designed to equip students with critical understanding of strategies, techniques and mindsets that can help social movements and other justice-oriented organizations contribute to better policy advocacy in Global Development. This course connects theory with practice through four in-depth modules on policy advocacy in Global Development. Through independent historical and sociological research students will apply core concepts and best practices to develop new understandings about the challenges of designing a public campaign aimed at legal and policy changes toward the goal of global justice advocacy.
Students will also assess where policy advocacy fits within a broader spectrum of transformative societal change. Note: This course no longer includes project planning. Students interested in project planning are encouraged to take DEVS 210 (Development in Practice)
Topics at a Glance
Module 1 (weeks 1-3): Introduction to Policy Advocacy and Theoretical Frameworks
Module 2 (weeks 4-6): Advocacy Circles and Actors
Module 3 (weeks 7-9): Politics, Power, and Collective Advocacy
Module 4 (weeks 10-12): Bringing It All Together: Strategies and Limitations
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester
Students will also assess where policy advocacy fits within a broader spectrum of transformative societal change. Note: This course no longer includes project planning. Students interested in project planning are encouraged to take DEVS 210 (Development in Practice)
Topics at a Glance
Module 1 (weeks 1-3): Introduction to Policy Advocacy and Theoretical Frameworks
Module 2 (weeks 4-6): Advocacy Circles and Actors
Module 3 (weeks 7-9): Politics, Power, and Collective Advocacy
Module 4 (weeks 10-12): Bringing It All Together: Strategies and Limitations
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester
Overview
- Institution: Queen's University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: DEVS361
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.