Power, Politics and the State | Freire Institute

If we seek to change the world around us we must have a clear and strategic understanding of power and how the political environment operates. This means 'politics' in the broader sense: the organizations and institutions of power, the hidden structures of authority and the informal networks that contribute to the inner workings of society. This course is about confronting injustice, examining models of power and authority, theories of change, and the idea of developing a strategic approach to change. The course includes aspects of strategy, planning, resource allocation, building alliances, tactics and implementation

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• Price: GBP 250.00

Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy

Education for Social Change

Discover a theoretical and practical framework for understanding the  forces that shape our world

If we seek to change the world around us we must have a clear and strategic understanding of power and how the political environment operates. This means 'politics' in the broader sense: the organizations and institutions of power, the hidden structures of authority and the informal networks that contribute to the inner workings of society.

This course is about confronting injustice, examining models of power and authority, theories of change, and the idea of developing a strategic approach to change. The course includes aspects of strategy, planning, resource allocation, building alliances, tactics and implementation.

Topics

• Approaches, theories and methods in political science
• Key thinkers in classical political economy
• Comparative theories of the state
• Key concepts such as democracy, the rule of law and human rights
• Political institutions
• Building strategies and alliances
• Political parties
• New social movements
• The rise of populism and ‘anti-politics’
• The future of democratic politics

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You will be registered for 12 months from the start of the course. The minimum time necessary to complete the course is 3 months.

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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.

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