University of Quebec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Course Information:
Social Policies, State and Social Movements
3 credits
Graduate |
This seminar allows positioning on the reconfiguration of the relationship between the state, market, civil society and the family. It promotes critical review of new shares responsibilities that are emerging, in Quebec and elsewhere, through new social policies and is interested in assessing their effects on populations. It provides insight into the role and impact of the different actors of civil society with regard to this reconfiguration. The seminar examines the post-providentialist social policies through various events such as the institutionalization and integration, service specialization, individualization and privatization. In this context, are studied the conditions of emergence, potential and limits of social movements and different forms of collective action on the issues surrounding the relationship between the state, market and civil society. The seminar is interested also to the different forms of action and collective mobilization, as well as the interface created between the individual and the collective actor topic. |
Community organization and citizen action
3 credits
Graduate |
This seminar, based on different schools of thought, encourages reflection on the community organizing practices to enlargement of the democratic space. depth examination of how some authors define the exercise of politics. Ownership of the developed concepts (common world, public space, etc.) to translate in a perspective of intervention with communities. Review of intervention strategies to be implemented to promote the exercise of political. Reflection on the role of community organizer and ethical dimensions of practice. collective mobilization of critical analysis and review experiences of how interventions have promoted the act together. |
Collective action and social movements
3 creditsG
Graduate |
Review of various theoretical approaches and forms of collective action. Topical and actors of collective action. The forms of mobilization, protest, resistance. case studies (various movements, labor movement and trade unions, associations, networks, groups) to better understand their structure, their modes of action and their effects on social development. |
Program Information:
Social Work
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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MSW
Graduate |
Master of Social Work |
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French |
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No certificates listed.
Information on Training and Other Services
Additional InformationSocial work master's program revolves around the development and consolidation of social work intervention practices in a context of urbanity and cultural and social diversity. It puts forward a vision of social work based on respect for human rights and the search for greater social justice. The program supports the appropriation of a greater capacity for action of individuals and communities losing power, excluded or marginalized. Active in the era of globalization, the program recognizes the predominant role of civil society in redefining social relationships and the development of pluralistic and inclusive citizenship practices. He favors a constant critical perspective in light of existing policies, programs and interventions.
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