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Citizenship, Public Participation and Democracy - CPD1501

Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to understand and identify the concepts theories and processes regarding citizenship, democracy and public participation, and also to evaluate what their roles are in society. This module will equip students with competencies to analyze and evaluate situations or scenarios pertaining to citizenship and democracy in South Africa, analyze clients' needs and provide solutions to specific problems. Students who complete this module will be able to operate effectively within the working environment of Paralegals. This module can also be appropriate for those students who are working or intending to work in the public sector; community based advice offices and private practice. Thus, students who have passed this module will be able to advise, counsel and represents clients in law pertaining to citizens and non-citizens.