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Heckel, Heather. "Teaching Transnational Activism" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Marriott Wardman Park, Omni Shoreham, Washington Hilton, Washington, DC, Sep 01, 2005 <Not Available>. 2011-03-14 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p40249_index.html>

Heckel, H. , 2005-09-01 "Teaching Transnational Activism" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Marriott Wardman Park, Omni Shoreham, Washington Hilton, Washington, DC Online <PDF>. 2011-03-14 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p40249_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: This paper offers one possible avenue for teaching students how individuals can and do act collectively to change the world and further for motivating students to believe that they too can make a difference. My approach is to combine case studies of transnational advocacy with complimentary experiential education opportunities. The case studies allow for exploration of key international relations concepts ranging from key actors in the global arena to broader discussions of power and constructivism. The service learning opportunities offer students a chance to observe and participate in organizations and projects that provide hands-on understanding of international relations concepts and demonstrate activism strategies which can be applied locally, nationally or globally. This paper discusses teaching strategies utilized in an international relations class on transnational advocacy. I begin with a brief assessment of current literature on service learning. Next, I discuss the value of transnational advocacy networks (TANs) as educational cases for international relations students. This is followed by a brief discussion of three service-learning opportunities that I use to teach both international relations concepts and activism strategies. Finally, I conclude with an appendix of sample course and resource materials.

Using Service Learning to Teach International Relations and Encourage Student Activism

Global Democracy and Transnational Representation: Relating Political Communities and Universal Human Rights