Advanced Diploma in Geopolitics
1th Cohort | Virtual Modality
ACADEMIC COORDINATION: Mónica Bruckmann (Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil) and Juan Agulló (Latin American Institute of Economy, Society and Politics, Brazil)
TEACHING TEAM: Heloisa M. Giménez (Latin American Institute of Economy, Society and Politics, Brazil), Tamara Lajtman (National Autonomous University of Mexico).
Virtual format | July to December 2022
The Advanced Diploma in Critical Geopolitics aims to provide: a) a broad perspective on the history of geopolitical thought; b) methodological tools to enable critical scholarship in this area to be conducted with academic rigor and cross-cutting themes; and c) a strategic perspective on the contemporary world system, with a special emphasis on Latin America. To this end, a large group of renowned professors (from up to 12 different countries) will contribute, along with the regular instructors, to introducing schools of thought and authors, providing academic resources, and analyzing specific cases.
General objectives
- To provide a broad overview of the evolution of geopolitical thought
- To provide methodological tools aimed at promoting rigorous critical production in this area
- To provide a broad and structural view of the current state of the World-System
Specific objectives
- Understanding geopolitics as a field of problematization
- To perceive the differences and similarities that exist between classical and contemporary geopolitical thought
- To gain an understanding of the characteristics and peculiarities of Latin American geopolitical thought
- Identify some of the basic geopolitical problems of the contemporary World-System
- Identify some of the basic geopolitical problems of contemporary Latin America
- Identify the academic infrastructure for the production and exchange of critical geopolitical knowledge (reference bibliography and periodicals; observatories, associations; etc.)
- Incorporate the basic methodological principles of Critical Geopolitics
The Higher Diploma in Geopolitics is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students; teachers at all levels; activists and members of trade unions, social movements and political parties; public officials; members and managers of non-governmental organizations and professionals interested in the subject.
- Juan Agulló (Latin American Institute of Economy, Society and Politics, Brazil)
- Mónica Bruckmann (Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil)
- Heloisa M. Giménez (Latin American Institute of Economy, Society and Politics, Brazil)
- Tamara Lajtman (National Autonomous University of Mexico)
The program consists of 5 modules of 4 weekly classes each, taught consecutively and linked together.
Total workload of 128 hours.
The modules that comprise the advanced diploma are:
- 1 Module: Introduction to Geopolitics
- 2 Module: Evolution of Geopolitical Thought
- 3 Module: Geopolitical Keys to the Contemporary World System
- 4 Module: Geopolitical Keys to Contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean
- 5 Module: Contemporary geopolitical challenges
| In one payment by 10/07 | In one payment after 10/07 | Payment in 3 installments | |
| CM Pleno | $115 | $230 | USD 315 (3 x USD 105) |
| CM Associate | $240 | $360 | USD 540 (3 x USD 180) |
| No link | $240 | $360 | USD 540 (3 x USD 180) |
To participate, it is essential that you register using the online form.
Upon completion of the registration process, you will receive a confirmation in your email.
Classes will begin in July and will conclude in December 2022.
All registered participants will receive the necessary instructions to access the classes, bibliography and discussion forums through the CLACSO Virtual Training Space.
Accessing and navigating the Virtual Learning Environment is very simple and user-friendly. In any case, a technical and academic support team will always be available to you.
Exceptional criteria: In exceptional cases, and within the first month of the start of the Advanced Diploma program, students may request to withdraw from the cohort and rejoin the following year. In all cases, the reasons for the request must be submitted in writing. After that initial period of time has elapsed since the start of the course, no further requests will be accepted. Under no circumstances will refunds be issued.
| In one payment by 10/07 | In one payment after 10/07 | Payment in 3 installments | |
| CM Pleno | $115 | $230 | USD 315 (3 x USD 105) |
| CM Associate | $240 | $360 | USD 540 (3 x USD 180) |
| No link | $240 | $360 | USD 540 (3 x USD 180) |
Payment can be made in one installment by credit card, bank deposit, or bank transfer. We also offer the option of paying in 3 installments.
Yes. There will be discounts for students belonging to CLACSO Member Centers and CLACSO Associated Centers, for CLACSO Associate Researchers, and for all those who pay within the discount period.
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