Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

PA 538 Advocacy and Political Participation by Nonprofit Organizations

Exploration of the role of citizen advocacy and political participation in the United States in the twenty-first century. Investigates the many meanings of the term "civil society," as well as the role of nonprofit and voluntary organizations in lobbying and advocacy, and the role of citizen movements in shaping local, national and global democracy. Will discuss and analyze specific advocacy campaigns with a focus on strategy.

Credits

3
  • Up one level
  • 500