Essays about: "How to be a good citizen"

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  1. 11. The Justice Problem: Individualising Consensus in a Dissenting World of Moral Pluralism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Christopher Dominey; [2015]
    Keywords : Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Justice, in the broadest sense of equality and fairness, is a cornerstone aspect of our abilities, as human beings, to lead individual lives in the way we choose according to what we see as the right or the good way to live. A catalyst for any debate over a theory of justice, Immanuel Kant’s work provides a fundamental basis from which we should begin to understand why society, with justice as a key aspect, is shaped in the way it is. READ MORE

  2. 12. Criticising Humanities Today : - Framing Debates on the Value of Humanities in EU Higher Education Policy with a Special Focus on the Bologna Process -

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Lavinia Marin; [2014]
    Keywords : Bologna Process; European Higher Education Area; Humanities; Crisis; Education; citizenship; usefulness; employability;

    Abstract : The main research question that this paper aims to answer is: ‘In what does today’s attack on humanities consist and how can humanities be defended?’ In order to answer this research question, one needs first to describe how the humanities have argued for their usefulness before the Bologna Process; second, provide reasons for the claim that the Bologna Process would be a new type of attack; and third, analyse the new defences for the humanities, so as to discuss whether these are suitable.   There are several arguments why employability should not be the main interpretation for ‘usefulness’ in education. READ MORE

  3. 13. Finspångsåarnas vattenråd : en studie av kommunikation, engagemang och delaktighet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lydia Gustafsson; [2013]
    Keywords : engagemang; delaktighet; deliberation; horisontell demokrati; inflytande; kommunikation; legitimitet; vattendirektivet; vattenmyndigheter; vattenråd; vertikal demokrati; åar; Finspång; Östergötland;

    Abstract : Ett av vattendirektivets mål är att engagera allmänheten i vattenplaneringsprocesser. I Sverige försöker man på många platser uppnå detta genom att bilda vattenråd för de lokala vattenförekomsterna. Det finns en osäkerhet kring hur exakt dessa ska fungera och frågan är om de verkligen är lösningen på medborgarengagemanget. READ MORE

  4. 14. Achieve world-class through soclai media : A study of Örnsköldsvik's municipality's citizen participation

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Marcus Winberg; Gabriella Bolin; [2013]
    Keywords : Social Media; E-government; municipality; web 2.0;

    Abstract : Are you aware of the changes taking place where you live? Have you ever thought: “I want to change that and make my voice heard?” But how do you get a hold of the decision makers, and if you do, would anyone listen? These are questions that an operational team of Örnsköldsvik’s municipality has considered. This operation is named Världsklass 2015 and is a development work and a platform where the citizens together can contribute to Örnsköldsvik’s future growth in an increasingly competitive world. READ MORE

  5. 15. Virtuell 3D-modellering som verktyg : vid kommunikation av Gruvstadsparken

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Kristina Abrahamsson; [2013]
    Keywords : landskapsarkitektur; 3D-modellering; 3D-verktyg; kommunikation; Gruvstadsparken; dialog; kommunikationsmetod; workshop; interaktion;

    Abstract : 3D modeling is a common tool in landscape architecture. Today, there have been new ways in which virtual 3D models are successful tools in the dialogue with the public. These new methods involve children and young people who are groups that is hard to reach and engage in citizen dialogues. READ MORE