Outline for class 1

Part I - Introductions
* Background and interest in NGOs/NPOs

Part II - Intro to class
Focus
- Learn more about issues – causes and effect of problems
- Find out more about programs and strategies used by NGOs to deal with issues
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of NGOs
- Develop both knowledge and language skills

Class contents and format
Contents - Focus on
PROBLEM => CAUSE => EFFECT
ISSUE DEV.=> NGO approaches to issues

Class format:
WC Discussion – issues, NGO websites, review of readings, vocab
Instructor presentation – present some key issues and learning strategies
Participant presentation - present summaries, NGO websites, final project
Group work – discuss exercises
Guest speakers

At home/HW:
Readings – write summary to present in class, mostly online, some handouts
Vocab, Scanning/skimming, questions for discussion
Pay attention to key points, questions will be given to help guide you.
We will spend about 15-30 minutes in each class discussing the readings.
Researching NGO through websites – make outline or chart for two each class
Every week you will have a list of NGOs to research – please look up at least 2 from the list. Find others if you like. (If you have no Internet access, please tell after the first class.)
* Optional – Journal on vocab or NGOs

Class 10 - Presentations on NGOs by class members.

* NGO 201 - How it fits into the NGO program
NGO 101 and NGO 201 – prep for other classes
NGO 301, 401, 501 and 601 are core courses for the certificate

Part III– Vocab and terms to clarify
Be sure that everyone knows the following:
CSO
NPO
NGO
CBO
PO
UN
INGO
Citizens’ group/organization
IGO
Volunteer
Civil society
Capacity building

* Be careful of Japanese English –
i.e. katakana words that are particular to NGOs/nonprofits?
* Or terms like: paid staff, paid volunteer

Part V Elements of nonprofit NGOs
Key elements that make nonprofit

Part V Intro to the MDGs and current global issues