Format & Agenda

The agenda lays out the structure of the course, highlighting the purpose of each chapter ( Photo: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels ).

The delivery of this course is an instructor-led format - which is a blend of the self-paced curriculum with weekly live, interactive webinars. Each week will feature a new lesson that includes a real-world case study, a skills-building exercise, and small group discussions. The course is a duration of three weeks. Certificates of participation are awarded at the conclusion of the course. More details on the course can be found below.

Description

Agenda

Chapter 1: The Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Civil Resistance

This chapter investigates the theories of power, peace, conflict, and obedience that lie at the foundation of nonviolent struggle. We also examine the history of nonviolent struggle and what it can teach us about its effectiveness, challenges, and common misconceptions.

Chapter 2: Analyzing and Strategizing as a Nonviolent Movement

This chapter looks at how nonviolent movements analyze their conflict landscape and think strategically once that information is gathered. We explore a variety of analytical tools and strategic principles that have been adopted by successful nonviolent movements.

Chapter 3: The Role of Leaders and Followers

This chapter examines leadership styles, movement-building, and movement structure. We will look at the importance of recruitment, building relationships, sustaining participation, activist roles, and the third party actors.

Chapter 4: The Methods of Nonviolent Struggle

This chapter explores the range of nonviolent methods that are in a movement’s arsenal. We look at how the use of methods can be mapped out and utilized to carry out the strategic plan and adapt to changing conditions on the ground.

Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks

This chapter asks you to reflect on what you've learned throughout the course and share your feedback with us. (60 minutes)