Civil Society Comparative Pers (EDPH 524)

• College: College of Education-Human Ser
• Department: School of Education Dept
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

This course will examine the state of 'civil society' by looking atinstitutions of different societies and cultures used to address commonconcerns, how voluntary organizations are established and function, andwhether the traditions of philanthropy can be imported and nurtured. It willconsider whether 'civil society' is a universal feature of social life-andalways a desirable one, by scrutinizing the experience of other countries andcultures. Typically Offered Fall only.