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September 12 - October 17, 2008 |
September 10, 2008 |
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GSLL 1501
2 CEUs - $345
Duration: 5 Weeks
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Description:
This course explores both the structure and practice of community development around the world. Using case studies, videos, readings and online discussions, participants in this course will engage in a critical analysis of different approaches to community development, their historical development, and underlying assumptions with the goal of distilling out key structures and practices that will help them be more effective on the ground.
*While not required, it is recommended that this course be taken prior to taking other IISD online courses.
This course covers :
- The historical development and underlying assumptions of different approaches to community development.
- The issues faced by the rapidly changing field of community development.
- The structural and practical issues that promote or detract from the goal of community empowerment.
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Summer Session I online courses begin June 13, 2008. Registration ends June 11, 2008 at 11:59PM MST. Learn More...
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Above: An indigenous leader facilitates a meeting of chiefs using Village Earth-IISD methodologies. |
Here's what past participants have to say:
"I'll start with some things I was surprised about. I really was surprised to learn how much the field of community development is, well, developing. I had figured that there would be different approaches to helping impoverished areas but did not realize there were still some very different philosophies about what kind of aid is best for people."
"This is my first online course I have taken, and I have to admit was a little wary before I took it. I wanted to learn more about sustainable development, because I feel that I need ideas and some validation that what I am trying to do with my community in Ecuador is the right thing. Also, I did not want to ‘discover the wheel’ or make mistakes that can be easily avoided by having the knowledge necessary. I am extremely happy I took the course. It was short, concise, to the point, and the discussions were helpful and insightful. Thank you, everyone!"
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