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PACS 601Thinking Critically About Civil Society

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Peace and Conflict Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course explores the promise and challenge of civil society in relation to transforming conflict and oppression and building peace. Students will critically examine the history and theories of civil society as well as its functions as a site for struggle against oppression and for advancing collective flourishing.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
SEM 001443815 / 20T 13:30–16:20

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Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

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In 26 terms, Winter 2012 to Winter 2024