Civic participation in Sweden

Level

Foundations

Format

About 10 hours. Hours are an estimate.

What you will be able to do

• Describe the roles of the Riksdag, the regions and the municipal council.
• Tell which rights come with citizenship, which with residence, and which belong to everyone.
• Use consultations, associations and municipal councils to raise local issues.
• Separate non-partisan civic action from campaigning for a party or movement.

Modules

1. The state and its levels. State, regions and municipalities.
2. Rights and duties. What the law guarantees, and to whom.
3. Voting and elections. Who may vote in municipal, regional, national and European elections. Facts only; no voting advice.
4. Local councils and consultations. The municipal council and the consultations where everyday decisions are made.
5. Civil society and associations. Founding, joining and running an association lawfully.
6. Speaking up safely. Petitions, letters, media and public meetings, and how to stay safe when you speak.

Status

Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.

This course is shared by IDCDC and KCO. Course codes: IDCDC-CIV-11 (IDCDC) and KCO-CIV-08 (KCO).