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Community Organizing for Social Justice
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

About

The course examines specific strategies for community organizing for social justice in a diverse, democratic society. It examines core concepts of social justice and practical steps for bringing people together to set goals and priorities, assess community assets and needs, develop action plans, and build support for implementation. It includes information on how to form core groups, build organizational capacity, and formulate strategy for reaching out to constituents and allies. Because each person learns in a different way, the course features a variety of learning activities, information on successful programs, individual instructions, and small group exercises, as well as hands-on materials for problem solving and program planning. You can use these activities with individuals, with a small group of people, or with several groups in a community campaign. The course draws upon work with people who are striving for community change in metropolitan Detroit, an area which is becoming both more segregated and more diverse. But it is designed for people who want to create change in communities, everywhere. If you were to take the course with ideas in mind, and conclude with plans in hand, then our purpose will be served.

Modules

Welcome & Introduction

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself

4 Readings

  • Welcome to your MOOC Experience
  • Help us learn more about you
  • Considerations and Support
  • Acknowledgements & References

Introduction to Community Organizing for Social Justice

    • 9 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Reflection

2 Discussions

  • Seeing & Drawing Activity [Online]
  • Notice and Reflect: Week 1

9 Videos

  • Segregation & Diversity
  • Common Language Definition
  • Social Justice Definition
  • Community Definition
  • Organizing Definition
  • Leaders Definition
  • Believing in Change Definition
  • People in the Field: Celina Miranda – Boston
  • People in the Field: Naomi Milstein – Chicago

2 Readings

  • Seeing & Drawing Activity [Group]
  • What You'll Hear: Celina & Naomi

Strengthening Diversity

    • 7 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Reflection

2 Discussions

  • Social Identity Activity Discussion
  • Notice and Reflect: Week 2

7 Videos

  • Introduction to Strengthening Diversity
  • Social Identity Discussion
  • The Cycle of Socialization Discussion
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Power & Privilege
  • Understanding Discrimination
  • Everyday Discrimination with Micah Discussion

2 Readings

  • Who Are You ? Social Identity Activity
  •  Power & Privilege Activity

Intergroup Dialogue

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Reflection

2 Discussions

  • Applying LARA Discussion
  • Notice and Reflect: Week 3

6 Videos

  • What is Dialogue?
  • Differences & Stereotypes
  • Communication & Conflict
  • Responding to Triggers
  • Youth Dialogues
  • Dialogue in Action

3 Readings

  • How Do You Respond to Triggers
  • Introduction to Roger & Qiu
  • Practicing Dialogue Activity

Organizing & Planning for Community Change

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Notice and Reflect: Week 4

9 Videos

  • Introduction to Organizing & Planning
  • Starting with People
  • Entering Communities
  • Engaging Community Members
  • Gathering Information
  • Making Plans
  • Building Capacity
  • Taking Stock
  • Organizing in Action: Kim McGill

1 Readings

  • Assessing Your Community

Strategy

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5 Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Notice and Reflect: Week 5

9 Videos

  • What is Strategy and Why is It Important?
  • Elements of Strategy: Goals
  • Elements of Strategy: Issues
  • Elements of Strategy: Constituencies
  • Elements of Strategy: Targets
  • Elements of Strategy: Tactics
  • Using the Elements of Strategy
  • Building Support
  • Talking Points

1 Readings

  • Elevator Pitch

Contribute: What does social justice mean to you?

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 6 Reflection

2 Discussions

  • What does social justice mean to you?
  • Notice and Reflect: Week 6

5 Videos

  • Part 1: Organizing
  • Part 2: Planning
  • Part 3: Strategy
  • Part 4: Community
  • Conclusion

2 Readings

  • Course feedback
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"Community Organizing for Social Justice" is a foundational course in personal development, offered by Coursera and led by expert instructors. It focuses on strategies for organizing diverse communities to achieve social justice goals. The course covers forming core groups, building organizational capacity, and developing action plans, using a variety of learning activities and real-world examples from metropolitan Detroit. Designed for anyone passionate about community change, the course spans 480 minutes and is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Join to learn practical steps for making a meaningful impact in your community.

Barry Checkoway
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Barry Checkoway