Social Policy Analysis
3 credits
Graduate |
In a context of redefining the role of the state in the social field, this course aims to improve understanding of the theories and concepts underlying the current debate and suggest ways to address the challenges. In addition, we will examine the roles played by the actors, institutions and representations in the establishment and transformation of social policy. |
Community organization, critical perspectives and social movements
3 credits
Graduate |
This course enhances the socio-political approach to community organizing. It explores the historical development of this perspective of intervention, identifying the theoretical frameworks and principles and seeks to translate into current practices. The study of significant contemporary social struggles and mobilizations is used as leverage to facilitate the joining of thoughts and actions. |
Community organization, territory and local development
3 credits
Graduate |
This course enhances the socio-economic approach to community organizing. It articulates the concepts of communities, identities and geographies in the heart of the relationship between global issues and local power to act. Different approaches to mobilization and endogenous development are explored using case studies rooted in a diversity of contexts. |
Immigration, integration and social intervention
3 credits
Graduate |
This course aims to improve knowledge about people of immigrant origin, often victims of racism and various forms of discrimination, and integration issues to develop practical (programs, services, interventions) in a perspective of social justice, taking into account their values for the sake of mutual understanding. It also covers the necessary adjustments in terms of research, health and social services and intervention |
advanced community organization Practices
3 credits
Graduate |
Objective: Deepening the theoretical and practical methodology of intervention in community organizing. Content: process and focus areas, roles of speaker, ethical, state of research on community-based practices as an institution, instead of community organization in the profession and in the institutions. |
