The challenges to democracies in the 21st century

Seminar 1940

Chair: CLACSO
Coordination: Sandra Silva Carvalho and Cristiano Gianolla (CES, Portugal)
Home: 12 / 08 / 2019 | Registration: 04/02/2019 al 11/08/2019

Workload: 12 weeks – 90 hours.

Payment methods
If you have a link with a CLACSO Associated Center:

Paying in one payment: USD 95 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

If you have a link with a Network or Institution Associated with CLACSO:

Paying in one payment: USD 140 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

If you do NOT have a link with a CLACSO Associated Center:

Paying in one payment BEFORE 02/08/2019: USD 150 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).
Paying in one payment: USD 190 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

Course presentation:
The seminar aims to foster critical reflection on contemporary democratic theories and practices across diverse fields, contexts, and scales. An international team of professors, with complementary knowledge and experience, will address the topic from different perspectives and realities, beginning with a critical examination of the concepts of democracy and its practices. (New) forms of resistance in low-intensity democracies will receive special attention, both theoretically and practically. Each instructor will begin with a characterization of democracy, situated within a particular context and scale, which they intend to discuss; they will then move on to define the challenges and conclude with a critical analysis of the responses offered by institutions, citizens, communities, and movements, focusing on those that may emerge to intensify democratic practices.

FAQ

What do I need to take a CLACSO virtual seminar?

The basic requirements for taking a seminar are:

Availability of at least 4 hours per week to dedicate to the seminar course.
Internet access.
Reasonable handling of communication and computer tools.
Language proficiency in the language in which the course will be taught. The official languages are Spanish and Portuguese.

What is the length of a CLACSO virtual seminar? What is the total number of hours?

The seminars last 12 weeks, plus the completion of a final project. A total of 90 hours of dedication will be credited.

What is the work modality and dynamics?

A course consists of twelve classes, each accompanied by required readings, supplementary readings, discussion forums, and learning activities proposed by the teaching team, as well as partial submissions and a final project. The course is delivered online and asynchronously. Some instructors may propose synchronous activities. In these cases, the time and date will be agreed upon in advance between the teaching team and the students to ensure everyone's participation. To pass the seminar, students must participate in at least 80% of the discussion forums and activities proposed by the instructors, complete all scheduled partial submissions, and pass the final project.