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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Understanding Civic Engagement Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Syllabus for Understanding Civic Engagement

Vocational skill course · Politics · Semester 3 · SY BA · 2 credits · 50 marks · 30 hours

Module 1: Foundations of Civic Engagement

  • 1 Defining civic engagement and its role in democracy
  • 2 Relationship between social change and collective Action

Module 2: Understanding Social Movements

  • 1 Definition and types of Social Movements
  • 2 The role of students and youth in Social Movements

Module 3: Strategies and Tools for Community Engagement

  • 1 Digital Activism (Case Studies can be discussed)
  • 2 Ethical considerations and responsible engagement

Reference Books

  • 1 Adler, Richard, P and Goggin, Judy, (2005), What Do We Mean By “Civic Engagement”?, Journal of Transformative Education, Sage Journals. https://www.unomaha.edu/international-studies-and-programs/_files/docs/adler- goggin-civic-engagement.pdf.
  • 2 Balasubramaniam, R (2023), Putting Citizen engagement at the heart of governance, Indian Express, dated March 29, 2023, https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/putting-citizen-engagement-at- the-heart-of-governance-8524463/
  • 3 Bhangaokar, R., & Mehta, D. (2012). Youth Civic Engagement in India: A Case in Point. Psychology and Developing Societies, 24(1), 35-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/097133361102400102
  • 4 Parthasarthy, A, Resources: Blog Real Stories From Indian Officials on Citizen Engagement,Center for Public Impact, https://centreforpublicimpact.org/resource- hub/real-stories-from-indian-officials-on-citizen-engagement/
  • 5 Shah Ghanashyam, Social Movements in India, A Review of Literature,Sage India, 2 nd Edition, 2004
  • 6 Smith Aron (2013), Civic Engagement in the Digital Age, Pew Research Center, https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/30677017.pdf
  • 7 Smith Aron, et.al. (2009), The Internet and Civic Engagement, Pew Research Center,https://public.websites.umich.edu/~lroot/ConflictMgtConceptMap/Internet- and-civic-engagement-Pew-2009.pdf
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