This quarter (Fall) focuses on socio-political and technical innovations accompanying the rise of global civil society, reviews "best practices" and explores the intersection of social networks, coalitions and movements. Key concepts are: globalization, global inequalities and political economy, transnational advocacy networks, participatory action research, innovation in project design and how to use ICTs to solve social issues/problems and create new opportunities.

This quarter (Winter) builds on theories, methods, tools and problems identified in the previous quarter and focuses that knowledge into the development of innovative ICT-based social projects. Emphasis is placed upon using ICTs to design innovative and sustainable project-centered solutions to various social problems. Topics include: organizational assessment, problem solving, social enterprise, emerging technologies, project design/management, fundraising/grant writing, appropriate technology and public speaking.

The goal of this course is to explore how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has facilitated campaigns and community organizing. Students will read and review cutting-edge reports from institutions around the country and critically discuss how ICT has been used and is currently being used effectively. Topics include: Technology & Civil Society, Campaign & Organizing Strategy, and themed case studies (Faculty against War, Women's Rights, Global Labor, Universal Health Care, and the Environment). In addition, students will learn grant writing skills and techniques.