MAD 811: Governance, Globalization and Civil Society

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

LECTURER: T. GUZURA

[email protected]

MAD 707: Governance, Globalization and Civil Society

Governance, Globalisation and Civil Society are major themes of the post cold war era. As new avenues of governance, both at local and global levels are being sought to meet human challenges in the postmodern era, there are questions about the importance of the civil society. In fact it is civil society that is quickly capturing the pedestal of current discourse. It is the vogue capable of being imbued and also influence the modern systems of governance and the pace and effects of globalisation.

This module examines the paradox at the centre of globalisation, particularly the main issues in the debate about the meaning, extent, and consequences of ‘globalisation’. It seeks to develop an understanding the distribution of power, particularly the exercise of hegemonic power by the rich countries and the consequences for the middle-income countries, the poor and the poorest. This module examines contending approaches that attempt to understand the historical and contemporary making of the Third World. This module deals thematically with It uses a multidisciplinary approach, and covers the political, economic, historical and cultural aspects of globalisation. It will also create awareness and understanding of the way in which civil society has come to be a key concept in understanding contemporary political life. It surveys the links between globalisation and civil society. It focuses on International Non Governmental Organisations and global social movements, their mode of operation, involvement at all levels of governance, and the debates surrounding their elevated political role. Particular attention is given to the important contribution of civil society organisations to international trade policy and transactions.

Requirements

The student is required to write two assignments of 6000 words in length to be submitted on or before the appointed date. The assignments constitute 25% of the total assessment while the remainder will be the final examination.

The student is required to be thoroughly prepared for the lecture through advance reading. Absenteeism from lecture will attract concomitant penalty according to university regulations.

Module breakdown

A. THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 1. Governance 2. Globalization 3. Civil society

B. GLOBALISATION AND GOVERNANCE

C. GLOBALISATION, GOVERNANCE AND THE STATE

D. GLOBALISATION, MULTILATERAL INSTITUTIONS AND NEW WORLD ORDER

E. CIVIL SOCIETY AND GOVERNANCE

F. CIVIL SOCIETY AND GLOBALISATION

G. MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBALISATION

H. GLOBALISATION AND SECURITY

I. CHALLENGING GLOBALSATION SOME REFERENCES

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