Governance and Civil Society in a Globalizing World - Einzelansicht

Introduction of the course:

How do different global actors, such as citizens, states, institutions, organizations, etc., interplay among one another in this rapidly globalizing world we live in today? In this course, we will mainly focus on the changing relationship between civil society and state in the context of global governance. After touching upon the concepts and theoretical themes, we will then look into different development and regional issues of globalization and trans-nationalization, comparing the cases of Europe and East Asia. During the course, students will be encouraged to develop their own views on how civil education could help (global) citizens effectively engage in the process of globalization and trans-nationalization.

Thus, the important questions throughout the course will be: 1) Why has the influence of citizens and civil society been changed in dealing with global challenges? 2) How have been the global issues and governance systems developed in different regions? 3) what roles can civil/political education take in this context of globalization and trans-nationalization?

Learning objectives: After taking this course, students are able to 

1)    describe basic concepts of globalization, trans-nationalization and governance;

2)    describe the basic theoretical concepts of the relationship between the state and civil society;

3)    identify different non-/state actors in different regions and several issue fields from a governance perspective; and

4)    discuss potentials and challenges of civil- and political education in the complex world of globalization and trans-nationalization.

Related themes: civil participation, civil society and state, global governance, political education, regional difference

In addition, this will be a perfect course for you if you would like to practice your English while discussing global issues and improve your English presentation skills. For further questions, send me an email (bohyun.kim@uni-due.de).

• Armstrong, D., Bello, V., Gilson, J., Spini, D. (2011) Civil Society and International Governance: The role of non-state actors in global and regional regulatory frameworks. Routledge.
• Chiavacci, D., Grano, S., Obinger, J. (eds.) (2020). Civil Society and the State in Democratic East Asia: Between Entanglement and Contention in Post High Growth. Amsterdam University Press.
• Farrel, M., Hettne, B., Langenhove, L. (2005) Global Politics of Regionalism: Theory and Practice. Pluto Press.
• Gardner, A. (2011) Democratic Governance and Non-State Actors. Palgrave Macmillan.
• Scholte, J. (2011) Building Global Democracy? Civil Society and Accountable Global Governance. Cambridge Press.
• Steffek, J., Kissling, C., Nanz, P. (eds.) (2008) Civil Society Participation in European and Global Governance: A Cure for the Democratic Deficit? Palgrave Macmillan.
• Smith, S., Owens, P., Baylis, J. (2014) The Globalization of World Politics. Oxford University Press.

The course will start on April 15, 2021, via Zoom (online). Further information will follow per E-mail. 

Academic presentation (Referat). Details will follow on the first day of the course.