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  • Power and Social Change

     
    eL This course is for students interested in how power is exercised by people, organizations, and the state to bring about social change. The course combines theoretical insights with practical examples and discussions to help students understand power and social change and give them tools they can apply in projects, organizations, and their everyday lives. It features classical as well as critical approaches on power, politics, policy, social movements, and organization to provide students with a more holistic understanding of the possibilities, promises, and challenges of social change.
                                            

    EMAIL

    samantha.ortiz@novasbe.pt

    TA: maximilian.hauser@novasbe.pt

    OFFICE HOURS

    By appointment
        •  Course ENROLMENT key:  2025P

    • Please be reminded that all required readings must be completed before class. These readings have been uploaded to the designated folders or provided via direct links. Ensure you review the instructions for each reading carefully, as sometimes only a specific chapter or set of pages is required, rather than the entire document.

      We strongly encourage you to explore the extra readings as well. You can access these additional readings online or through the Nova SBE Library webpage: http://library.novasbe.unl.pt/.

      Thank you for your dedication and preparation!


◄24 February - 2 March10 March - 16 March►

3 March - 9 March

  • 3 March - 9 March

    Session 5: Being a Change Agent: Interpersonal Power

    In this session, we reflect on what it means to be a change agent. We reflect on our power and role vis-à-vis the State, social movements, and organizations. We also reflect on how notions of self influence how we participate in collective action efforts.

     

    Required readings:

    -       Battilana, J., & Casciaro, T. (2021). Power, for all: How it really works and why it's everyone's business. Simon and Schuster. Pp. 193- 208: “Conclusion”

    -       Butler, J. (2001). Giving an account of oneself. diacritics, 31(4), 22-40.

     

    Recommended readings:

    -       Ganz, M. (2008). What is public narrative? Available at: https://resources.equityinitiative.org/bitstream/handle/ei/721/Ganz-WhatIsPublicNarrative08.pdf?sequence=1

    -       Battilana, J. (2006). Agency and institutions: The enabling role of individuals’ social position. Organization, 13(5), 653-676.

    -       Mair, J., Battilana, J., & Cardenas, J. (2012). Organizing for society: A typology of social entrepreneuring models. Journal of business ethics, 111, 353-373.


◄24 February - 2 March10 March - 16 March►