Indialogue Foundation invites applications for the certificate course in Dialogue Studies 2022-2023.
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 six-month 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.
Curriculum
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 on Zoom. However, regular in-person events will be held in Delhi NCR for all the participants who are around.
Assignments
Projects/Term Paper/Essay and Presentation.
Eligibility
All bachelors, masters and doctorate level students are eligible to apply.
Attendance
Full attendance is mandatory.
Course Fees
No fees shall be charged from the students.
Class Schedule
Two-hour sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week starting at 3:00 PM.
Application Process
– Interested candidates must fill this Google Docs Application form before the deadline of 02 September 2022: https://tinyurl.com/CCDiag2022-Form
– Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will be invited for an online interview on 03 September 2022 (given you meet the eligibility criteria).
– After the interview, all the candidates will be informed of the decision via email. The email will be sent from the following email id: delhi@indialogue.in
Selection
Selection will be based on merit of the candidates and their performance in the interview.
Timeline
Application deadline: 02 September 2022
Interview: 03 September 2022
Result: 05 September 2022
Admission: 06-10 September 2022
Start of session: 14 September, 2022
End of session: 23 February 2023