Communities and Conflict

Mobilizing communities for change

Explore the meaning of conflict, and how a greater understanding of it can be the key to mobilizing communities for change

A course examining ideas of what we mean by community, its relevance as an organizing concept and the role of conflict. The course considers our roles as activists, organizers or change agents, and the situation of the organizations or institutions in which we work or are involved.

We also think about the idea of community analysis, a systematic study of our immediate environment - the community, neighbourhood or town in which we live or work.

Topics

  • How do you respond to conflict? Can you see a positive role for conflict, or is it necessarily destructive?
  • How might personal experience shape your understanding of values?
  • Understanding your community in a more systematic way
  • Basic tools of action-research
  • The culture of silence - what it means, how it operates
  • The key change agents - who are they, and how are they developed?
  • Making the connections: analysis and strategy
  • The organizing process and methods
  • Freire and community work: limitations of traditional approaches

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  Course Starts
The course starts on September 22, 2025.
  Duration
You will be registered for 12 months from the start of the course. The minimum time necessary to complete the course is 3 months.
  Course Delivery
Course materials such as videos, readings and tasks will be released over the period of your enrollment. Live online seminars are not part of the course content but may be made available as a bonus.
  Course Certificate
You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
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Course contents

Frequently asked questions

Can I view the course material without taking the assignments?

You do not have to take the assignment at the end of the course, but there are tasks and exercises during the course that are essential to the learning process. You will need to complete these in order to progress. The assignment is based upon these tasks and exercises.

How long does the course take?

If you go through the sessions week by week and complete everything as quickly as possible, the course will take around three months. However, we give you a year's registration in order to make sure that you have plenty of time.

What do I need to do for the course certificate?

You need to complete a learning journal, based on tasks and exercises that you will have completed throughout the course.

Do I get feedback during the course?

Yes, you are able to engage with tutors and you will receive help and feedback where needed.

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