Civil Society and Participation (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the study unit student is able to:understand how civil society works, what are the main challenges and future possibilities in terms of participation and support of peopleto understand the different dimensions of inclusion: what are the methods and ethics in inclusive workrecognize and learn to use the ways to influence in society, giving a voice to people

Content

Contents:What is civil societyThe concept, history and future trendsInclusionThe concept, different dimensions, why do we talk about inclusionMethods for inclusionInfluence in the SocietyWhat are the different ways to influence in society?How do we support as professionals people to get their voice heard?

Teaching methods

Having completed the study unit student is able to:
- understand how civil society works,
- what are the main challenges and future possibilities in terms of participation and
- support of people to understand the different dimensions of inclusion: what are the methods and ethics in inclusive workrecognize and learn to use the ways to influence in society, giving a voice to people.

Contents:
What is civil societyThe concept, history and future trendsInclusion
The concept, different dimensions, why do we talk about inclusion
Methods for inclusionInfluence in the Society
What are the different ways to influence in society?
How do we support as professionals people to get their voice heard?

Employer connections

co-operation with local organizations
Interviews, observing