NONPROFIT NGOS IN COMPARATIVE CONTEXTS*

国際教養学部

APOL3160

コース情報

担当教員: ROSSITTO Sarajean

単位数: 4

年度: 2024

学期: 秋学期

曜限: 金3, 金4

形式: 対面授業

レベル: 300

アクティブラーニング: あり

他学部履修: 可

評価方法

授業参加

30%

リアクションペーパー

20%

その他

50% Semester group research project 10% 2 progress checks - 5 points each 20% MIDTERM Timely completion of group presentation and individual paper Requirement o Pre-record a 12-15-minute presentation + 10min for Q & A. o Prepare a presentation using materials such as PowerPoint slides (10-20 slides only) o Submit a report. Approx. 3000-4000 words o All submissions must include proper citations. 20% FINAL Timely completion of final group presentation and paper Requirements per pair: o Pre-record a 20-25-minute presentation + 5-10min for Q & A. o Prepare a presentation using materials such as PowerPoint slides (15-25 slides only) o Submit a final report. Approx. 6000 words per pair o All submissions must include proper citations. • All materials should be submitted on time on Moodle.

50%

詳細情報

概要

Fridays 3rd and 4th periods 13:30-17:05pm This course focuses on how nonprofit NGOs have developed in diverse contexts and the different roles and functions they serve as well as the diverse approaches used to solve problems. The introduction reviews the basic elements of civil society and approaches to understanding nonprofit NGOs as well as the pressures that influence the roles they take on in different environments. The majority of the course focuses on the diverse functions and methods used, from goods and service provision to behavior change to community organizing. The course comes together with students’ presentations connecting areas of student interest to the approaches presented. Each class will include discussion based on assignments, presentation by course lecturer, and group work activities. Besides academic articles, the course uses articles and case studies from diverse sources as well as NGO websites. For each session, course participants will be asked to complete 1-3 readings from an assignment list provided by the instructor. Readings will be accessible online. Class participants are expected to take part in discussion, class work, and a group project. Everyone is expected to complete readings and other course work, even if absent. Please enroll on my Moodle course page before the first class. Moodle course pages to be added in March 2024 Course #APOL3160 • Course language: English • Minimum required outside class work: At least 190 minutes per session.

目標

Students will gain a better understanding of  Civil society, nonprofits and NGOs  The diverse approaches and methods, (including service provision, training programs for empowerment, value and behavior modification, advocacy campaign, and social mobilization) NGOs use to address issues.  The different skills needed and approaches used  The complexity of solving social and global issues  The possibilities for bringing about social change  The need for social innovation and creativity to deal with current issues.

授業外の学習

Review previous class materials 90 minutes, preparation and reading materials for the next class 100 minutes Weekly assignments include 1) 3 reading assignments 2) Research related to an ongoing semester long group project 3) Preparation for reflection papers Moodle does not have enough memory for the materials for this course. On Moodle you will find basic information and information about all the assignments. Materials will be revised by Sept 1.

所要時間: 190min per period or 380 min per week, 50% (190 minutes) for reading and about 50% (190 minutes) for writing or report preparation

スケジュール

Introduction to the class, objectives & expectations, assignments, clarify key terms, nonprofit NGO basics.
Introduction to social theories on the development of the third sector, What do you know about Nonprofit NGOs? Research project introduction, initial project themes and teams
Approaches, Roles and Functions of civil society actors in different contexts Overview of factors leading to the development of the nonprofit sector and the functions of nonprofit NGOs. Make teams for semester-long group project. Quiz sample and review
Conflict and instability - What’s the role of citizens’ organizations in the times of complex emergencies? Semester-long group project work. Confirmation of groups.
Emergencies: Conflict resolution and peace building Role of NGOs in conflict resolution and peace building
NGO case study review • Submit progress check 1 for group project 10/8 • Reflection paper #1 submitted for Weeks 1-3
Goods and Service provision & ODA – How do nonprofit NGOs support citizens and residents on a regular basis? How integral are NGOs to ODA and aid provision? Collaboration between the government and NGOs: Benefits and challenges? Submit progress check 1 for group project Progress check Papers Due.
Training and self help programs: moving people to change how they think and act What types of trainings are done and where? Why training matters? Where does empowerment fit in such programs? Dealing with sensitive issues in different contexts. sample training programs and developing one for different audiences
Developing public awareness about issues: How do organizations educate the public and distribute information about issues? Passive education programs to active behaviour modification projects.
Creating IEC BCC campaigns • Reflection paper #2 due for Weeks 3-5
Midterm pre-recorded presentations submitted and watched on your own time : PROBLEM & CONTEXT FOCUS introducing the cause effect assessment, community and needs assessment, possible approaches + next steps in project development. Papers are due in class.
Midterm pre-recorded presentations submitted and watched on your own time : PROBLEM & CONTEXT FOCUS introducing the cause effect assessment, community and needs assessment, possible approaches + next steps in project development.
Group midterm presentation discussion , review of next steps
NGOs as watchdogs - What and who do CSOs watch? Why do they do this?
Social mobilization and socially vulnerable persons: organizing people without power
How to organize: examples in different contexts
Influencing policy and institutional structures, What is advocacy? What are some of the different approaches to advocacy? What has brought about the evolution of advocacy as a key role for NGOs?
NGO Cases and how advocacy works Progress check #2 Papers due.
Global movements and transnational action The importance of networks & linking NGO work across boarders. South-South collaboration and North –South collaboration
Local and Global campaign examples • Reflection paper #3 due for Weeks 7-9
Economic justice: Why are organizations focusing on economic systems? What strategies are used in different countries? ethical consumerism, fair trade
Microfinance CSR, ESG and social business
The roles of NGOs in Disasters
Disasters management cycle : Prevention to mitigation • Reflection paper #4 due for Weeks 10-12
Review, Preparation for Final presentations
Course wrap up, Preparation for Final presentations
Final Group Presentations: SOLUTIONS FOCUS, final reports due
Final Group Presentations: SOLUTIONS FOCUS, final reports due

教科書

links to online readings will be provided on Moodle.

参考書

書籍情報はありません。