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The class will examine theories and practices of transnational advocacy. Students will learn about different types of advocacy – from lobbying to people powered campaigns, from agenda-setting to rapid response, digital campaigning. They will read academic scholarship on advocacy alongside texts produced by and/or for practitioners. The course explores current theoretical debates (Why do activists built transnational networks? When does advocacy have an impact?) as well as the practitioner side (how can we evaluate advocacy campaigns? And what drives someone to become an activist?). Students should take away an understanding of the skills needed to engage in advocacy, and the benefits and limitations of various strategies and tactics.