Advanced Diploma in Wealth, Elites and Social Justice
1th Cohort | Virtual Modality
COORDINATION:
Hans-Jürgen Burchardt (CELA – University of Kassel/CALAS, Germany) and Irene Lungo Rodríguez (CALAS/University of Kassel, Mexico)
PROFESSORS:
Rebeca Ramos (CALAS/University of Kassel, Germany), Irene Lungo Rodríguez (CALAS/University of Kassel, Mexico), Hans-Jürgen Burchardt (CELA – University of Kassel/CALAS), Philip Fehling (CALAS/University of Kassel, Germany), Jan Ickler (CALAS/University of Kassel, Germany), Juan Kornblihtt (CONICET, Argentina), Hannes Warnecke-Berger (University of Kassel, Germany), Juan Pablo Pérez Sainz (FLACSO Costa Rica), Mariana Heredia (CONICET-UNSM, Argentina), Inés Nercesian (CLACSO Working Group, CONICET-UBA, Argentina), Francisco Robles Rivera (CLACSO Working Group, University of Costa Rica), Arturo Ezquerro-Cañete (Saint's Mary's University, Canada), Hugo Cerón Anaya (Lehigh University, United States), Alice Krozer (COLMEX, Mexico), Sarahí Miranda (CONACYT-ECOSUR, Mexico), Cristóbal Villalobos (PUCCH, Chile), Kristina Dietz (University of Vienna, Austria), René Ramírez (Ecuador), Mónika Meireles (IIEc, National Autonomous University of Mexico), Mara Viveros (National University of Colombia), Ricardo López Pedreros (Western Washington University, United States)
Virtual format | July to December 2022
Latin American history has been characterized by high and persistent levels of inequality. In response, the vast majority of academic research and political management have addressed the issue through the study, measurement, and political intervention of poverty. While these efforts are valuable, it is important to note that many of these approaches have overlooked the fact that inequality is a relational category and that, therefore, poverty and its social effects cannot be understood in isolation from the study of wealth.
In this context, CALAS (Center for Advanced Latin American Studies) has designed a course to explore this facet of inequality in depth, promoting discussion around different concepts, methodologies, and approaches for studying wealth and elites in the region, as well as their processes of formation and reproduction. The course's concept and thematic focus are closely linked to the academic activities of CALAS's knowledge lab, "Confronting Inequalities in Latin America: Perspectives on Wealth and Power," which has brought together a group of experts to explore and discuss wealth, elites, and power in the region. In this way, CALAS seeks to broaden the debate and foster more robust approaches to inequalities that also incorporate a social justice perspective.
- To present the main concepts, debates, approaches and methodologies that will allow understanding, in its complexity, the phenomenon of wealth in Latin America.
- Analyze various facets of wealth, such as: a) the structural, institutional and political factors linked to the production, concentration and accumulation of wealth; b) the characterization of the main actors of wealth in the region and their role in different political and social processes; c) various social and cultural aspects linked to its reproduction and, d) different factors to consider for addressing wealth and inequalities from a social justice perspective.
The Higher Diploma in Wealth, Elites and Social Justice 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.
- Rebeca Ramos (CALAS/ Uni-Kassel, Germany)
- Irene Lungo Rodríguez (CALAS/University of Kassel, Mexico)
- Hans-Jürgen Burchardt (CELA – University of Kassel/ CALAS)
- Philip Fehling (CALAS/ Uni- Kassel, Germany)
- Jan Ickler (CALAS/Uni-Kassel, Germany)
- Juan Kornblihtt (CONICET, Argentina)
- Hannes Warnecke-Berger (Uni-Kassel, Germany)
- Juan Pablo Pérez Sainz (FLACSO Costa Rica)
- Mariana Heredia (CONICET-UNSM, Argentina)
- Inés Nercesian (GT CLACSO, CONICET-UBA, Argentina)
- Francisco Robles Rivera (GT/CLACSO, University of Costa Rica)
- Arturo Ezquerro-Cañete (Saint's Mary's University, Canada)
- Hugo Cerón Anaya (Lehigh University, United States)
- Alice Krozer (COLMEX, Mexico)
- Sarahí Miranda (CONACYT- ECOSUR, Mexico)
- Cristóbal Villalobos (PUCCH, Chile)
- Kristina Dietz (University of Vienna, Austria)
- René Ramírez, (Ecuador)
- Mónika Meireles (IIEc, National Autonomous University of Mexico)
- Mara Viveros (National University of Colombia)
- Ricardo López Pedreros (Western Washington University, United States)
The program consists of 5 modules of between 4 and 5 classes per week, each taught consecutively and linked to each other.
- Conceptual Foundations: Wealth and Elites in Latin America
- Overview of studies on inequality and wealth in Latin America: Progress, gaps and challenges
- Methodological approaches for the study and measurement of elites and wealth
- Fundamentals of political economy for the study of wealth and elites
- Reproduction of capital and wealth in Latin America: A historical perspective
- Natural resources and wealth in Latin America
- Financialization, power and development in Latin America
- Interactive debate: Political economy of wealth
- How should we think about the upper classes in Latin America?
- Elites, ruling classes and state capture in Latin America
- Elites, public policy and transformations in the context of the pandemic
- Agrarian elites in Latin America
- Interactive debate: Elites as key players in wealth
- Latin American Habitus and Elites (Class, Gender and Race)
- Elite perceptions of inequality
- Childhoods and privileges. The generational normalization of inequality
- Education and reproduction of elites
- Interactive debate
- Political economy of income and wealth redistribution in the recent history of Latin America
- Who has the right to govern?
- Wealth and socio-ecological transformation
- Unresolved issues: The root causes of inequality
| 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 resume it the following year. In all cases, the reasons for the request must be submitted in writing. After this period has elapsed since the start of the course, no requests will be accepted. Under no circumstances will the money paid be refunded.
| 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.
Inquiries: WhatsApp: +54 9 11 3880 – 1388
Email: [email protected]
