Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Understanding Civic Engagement Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Understanding Civic Engagement
The University sets this paper under Scheme III only, so your college may not run it.
Module 1: Foundations of Civic Engagement
- Defining civic engagement and its role in democracy
- Relationship between social change and collective Action
Module 2: Understanding Social Movements
- Definition and types of Social Movements
- The role of students and you thin Social Movements
Module 3: Strategies and Tools for Community Engagement
- Digital Activism(Case Studies can be discussed)
- Ethical considerations and responsible engagement
Reference Books
- 1 Adler, Richard,Pand 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 hear to fgovernance, 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://centre for public impact.org/resource- hub/real- stories-from-indian-officials-on-citizen-engagement/
- 5 Shah Ghanashyam,Social Movements in India,A Review of Literature,SageIndia,2 nd Edition, 2004
- 6 SmithAron(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