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Certificate Course in Dialogue Studies 2021-2022

Certificate Course in Dialogue Studies 2021-2022

Certificate Course in Dialogue Studies 2021-2022

Indialogue Foundation and Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) jointly invite applications for Certificate Course in Dialogue Studies 2021-2022.

Course Description

Dialogue has emerged as a crucial factor in pacific resolution of conflicts across multicultural societies in the age of globalisation. It is fast emerging as a postmodern interdisciplinary discourse in academia. This course therefore aims at familiarising participants with basic concepts, theories and discourses of dialogue. The course would involve the theoretical application of dialogue in resolution of conflicts in cross-cultural case studies. It would also attempt to contribute to the frameworks of practice of dialogue.

Methodology

A combination of historical, comparative, dialogic method would be applied in imparting knowledge and conducting classes.

Methods

Apart from organising lectures and workshops by experts, relevant films and documentaries too will be screened during the course.

Relevance

Dialogue in the modern age has emerged as one of the most effective tools of diplomacy to address multi-layered conflict situations. Dialogue Studies significantly contribute to the academic disciplines of international relations as well as conflict and peace studies. It helps shape a dialogic narrative and a democratic personality.

Outcome

A semester certificate course in Dialogue Studies first and foremost will produce a dialogic world citizen and enhance the capacity of the participants to re-examine and review modalities of the conflicts situations and empathise with “the other”. This course is therefore of significant help to not only professionals but also to the layperson. Moreover, those with certificate course in Dialogue Studies will gain skills useful to work with national and international institutions promoting peace and operating in the field of resolution of conflicts.

Module 1: Introduction to Dialogue

1.1 Contextualising Dialogue in the present age: From Modernity to Post Modernity, Globalisation 

1.2 What is dialogue? What is a dialogic society?

1.3 Difference between conversation, discussion and dialogue

1.4 Conditions and features of Dialogue

1.5 Types of Dialogue: Inter-person dialogue, intercultural dialogue, interfaith dialogue, interreligious dialogue, intra-religious dialogue, inter-gender dialogue.

Module 2: Approaches/theories in Dialogue

2.1 Modernity, post modernity and dialogue

2.2 Religion, religious traditions and dialogue

3. Contemporary thinkers of dialogue: Mahatma Gandhi, Fethullah Gulen, Martin Luther King Jr, the Dalai Lama 

Module 3: Dialogue, democracy and human rights in contemporary society

This section will explore the interconnection between dialogue, democracy and human rights in multicultural societies.

Module 4: Dialogue and conflict resolution

This section will examine the role of dialogue, its failure and success in a select few cases.

Class Format

All classes will be held online.

Assignments

Projects/Term Paper/Essay and Presentation.

Eligibility

All undergraduate degree holders are eligible for the course.

Attendance

Full attendance is mandatory.

Course Fees

No fees shall be charged from the students.

Tentative Session Schedule

Two-hour sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week starting at 3:00 PM.

Application Process

– Interested candidates will have to fill and submit the application form given below before the deadline of 12 September 2021.

– Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will be invited for an online interview on 14 September 2021 (given you meet the eligibility criteria).

– After the interview, the selected candidates will be informed of the decision via email.

Selection

Selection will be based on merit of the candidates and their performance in the interview.

Timeline

Interview: September 14, 2021

Result: September 16, 2021

Admission: September 16-20, 2021

Start of session: September 21, 2021

End of session: February 24, 2022

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