[Lacigf] Fwd: [governance] Introduction to Internet Governance: Call for applications
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El 16/11/2012 09:35 a.m., Julian Casasbuenas G. escribió:
>
> Buenos días,
>
> Una buena oportunidad que nos comparte Ginger para cusos de Governanza
> de Internet,
>
> Cordialmente,
>
> Julián
>
>
> -------- Mensaje original --------
> Asunto: [governance] Introduction to Internet Governance: Call for
> applications
> Fecha: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:42:07 -0600
> De: Ginger Paque <gpaque at gmail.com>
> Responder a: governance at lists.igcaucus.org,Ginger Paque
> <gpaque at gmail.com>
> Para: governance at lists.igcaucus.org <governance at lists.igcaucus.org>
>
>
>
>
> Diplo's Introduction to IG will be offered online in February 2013.
> Please help us reach those who might be interested.
>
> See complete details at http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation
>
> *You are involved in human rights online, but wickitee(WCIT) sounds
> like something used to play cricket, ETNO sounds like the name of a
> robot, and Baku like an exotic vacation spot. Or you know what
> SOPA/PIPA refers to (right: alphabet soup in Spanish), but FoE caught
> you off guard. Maybe you work on child safety issues every day, but
> need to understand the legal implications and complexities of
> jurisdiction in the borderless online world.
>
> One way to link the different issues
> (tech/social/development/economic/legal/security), and to fill in any
> gaps across professional and issue areas is to step back and take a
> look at the big picture of the overall issues. You can analyse how
> they affect each other, discuss the topics with colleagues who work in
> one area, and share your expertise in another. You can see how experts
> from different regions are addressing the same issues or different
> priorities. You can do this online, in just 8-10 hours a week, by
> participating in DiploFoundation?s Introduction to Internet
> Governancecourse, starting 18 February 2013.
>
>
>
> Call for applications
>
> DiploFoundation is currently accepting applications for its online
> course, Introduction to Internet Governance
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation>(IG). This course
> is designed to improve Internet policy and IG-related knowledge and
> skills for participants from both developed and developing countries.
> It empowers them to participate in global policy-making on IG, and
> stimulates critical and dynamic debate among individuals with
> different national, cultural, and stakeholder backgrounds.
> Participants focus on controversial IG topics from different
> perspectives: security/privacy, protection/human rights,
> economy/access, and other apparent dichotomies.
>
> About the course
>
> The Introduction to Internet Governance is spread over 10 weeks,
> starting with an online classroom orientation week, followed by 8
> weeks of coursework, and a final exam week.
>
> The course introduces IG policy and covers five thematic areas
> - Infrastructure and Standardisation, Legal, Economic, Sociocultural,
> and Development aspects - and also has a section on IG processes and
> actors. Discussions will cover issues such as broadband policy;
> management of domain names and IP addresses, including the transition
> from IPv4 to IPv6; network neutrality; jurisdiction, intellectual
> property rights, open source and piracy; privacy protection; data
> security and cybersecurity; child protection; human rights; content
> management; digital signatures; emerging issues such as policies
> related to social networks and cloud computing, and more, with space
> for regional and other issues raised by participants.
>
> Learning activities take place in an online classroom and include the
> analysis of course materials; interactive group discussions using a
> variety of communication tools, assignments, and exams; and other
> dynamic methodologies.
>
> This course can be taken as follows:
>
> * As a DiploFoundation Certificate course Introduction to Internet
> Governance <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation>
> * As a University of Malta Accredited Course Introduction to
> Internet Governance
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation>(Request more
> information about the application process from
> admissions at diplomacy.edu <mailto:admissions at diplomacy.edu>)
> * As part of DiploFoundation?s and the University of Malta?s
> Master/PGD in Contemporary Diplomacy, with a specialisation area
> in Internet governance <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD>
>
>
> DiploFoundation?s Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme
>
>
> The course Introduction to Internet Governanceis part of Diplo?s
> Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP)
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/capacity/ig/programme>. The 2013 programme
> consists of five phases:
>
> * The Foundation Phaseintroduces the main IG issues through the
> course Introduction to Internet Governance
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation>. This course
> is recommended if you are new to IG, or perhaps an expert in one
> specific area and would like to obtain an overview of IG issues
> and observe how they interrelate.
> * The Thematic Phase offers in-depth courses that provide deeper
> understanding of a particular issue: either a specific
> professional area, or an area outside of your expertise that you
> need to learn more about. The topics includeCybersecurity
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-security>,E-participation
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-eparticipation>,History of
> Internet Governance
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-history>,ICT Policy
> and Strategic Planning
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-ICTstrategy>,Infrastructure
> and Critical Internet Resources
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-Infrastructure>,Intellectual
> Property Rights <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-IPR>,
> andPrivacy and Personal Data Protection
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-Privacy>.
> * The Research Phaseoffers valuable techniques if you are planning
> to undertake academic or policy research and writing. The Policy
> Research Methodology course
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/policyresearch>addresses IG
> issues of relevance to participants? respective countries and
> regions, and introduces action policy research with the aim of
> helping you develop solutions which you can apply in practice.
> * The Policy Immersion Phaseis aimed at successful participants of
> the Foundation and Thematic Phases, and invites them to apply
> their knowledge and skills in the real-life policy space.
> * The Community of Practice Phase is an ongoing networking phase in
> which participants gather, work and network together around
> concrete projects in order to link the global policy process with
> local policy needs. Diplo offers many networking resources: an
> online community <http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/>, a blog
> dedicated to IG
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/Internet%20Governance>, month
> webinars
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/calendar/type/Internet%20governance>,
> and other activities and events <http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig>.
>
>
> More information about the programme is available here
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/capacity/ig/programme>.
>
>
>
>
> Languages
>
> The course materials, our e-learning platform, and the working
> language of the course is English. Applicants should consider whether
> their reading and writing skills in English are sufficient to follow
> university-level materials and discussion. Spanish, Portuguese, and
> French options may be offered. More information will be available
> later on possible second language options.
>
> In addition to English-speaking groups, a bilingual group may be
> formed for the course, having English as the primary language, and
> either Arabic, French, Spanish, or Portuguese as the secondary
> language for communication and interaction. This option will be
> offered depending on the needs of the applicants. Applicants to the
> bilingual groups (if offered) are asked to note that both languages
> are considered working languages within these groups. Reading and
> writing skills in English must be sufficient to understand learning
> materials and instructions, and for basic communication and
> interaction. Reading and writing skills in the second language must be
> sufficient for discussion and research purposes. Please request more
> information if you are interested in a second language option.
>
> Target audience
>
> Diplo seeks applications from the following categories of individuals
> from both developed and developing countries:
>
> * Officials in government ministries, departments, or institutions
> dealing with Information Society, Internet and ICT-related policy
> issues (e.g. telecommunications, education, foreign affairs, justice).
> * Postgraduate students, academics and researchers in the IG field
> (e.g. in telecommunications, electrical engineering, law,
> economics, development studies).
> * Civil society activists in the IG and Information Society fields.
> * Journalists covering IG issues.
> * Individuals in Internet-business fields (e.g. ISPs, software
> developers).
>
>
> This course may also be of interest to:
>
> * Practising diplomats, civil servants, and others working in
> international relations who want to refresh or expand their
> knowledge under the guidance of experienced practitioners and
> academics.
> * Postgraduate students of diplomacy or international relations
> wishing to study topics not offered through their university
> programmes or diplomatic academies and to gain deeper insight
> through interaction with practising diplomats.
> * Postgraduate students or practitioners in other fields seeking an
> entry point into the world of diplomacy.
> * Journalists, staff of international and non-governmental
> organisations, translators, business people and others who
> interact with diplomats and wish to improve their understanding of
> diplomacy-related topics.
>
>
> Timeline
>
> * 10 October: Call for applications for Introduction to Internet
> Governance begins
> * 17 December: Call for applications for Introduction to Internet
> Governance accredited course ends
> * 31 December: Call for applications for Introduction to Internet
> Governance certificate course ends
> * 18 January: Final selection results announced
> * 11 February: Classroom orientation week
> * 18 February: Introduction to Internet Governance course begins
> * To be announced: Call for applications for ICT Strategy and IG
> thematic courses begins
>
>
> Scholarships and fees
>
> Course fees depend on whether you wish to obtain university credit for
> the course:
>
> * ?790 (University of Malta Accredited Course)
> * ?600 (Diplo Certificate Course)
>
>
> A limited number of partial scholarships may be offered to
> participants from developing and emerging countries.
>
> As Diplo's ability to offer scholarship support is limited, you are
> strongly encouraged to seek scholarship funding directly from local or
> international institutions. Our guide toFinding Scholarships for
> Online Study <http://www.diplomacy.edu/poolbin.asp?IDPool=725>may
> provide you with some useful starting points.
>
> Requirements
>
> Applicants for the certificate coursemust have:
>
> * IG knowledge and/or experience of the multistakeholder approach in
> international affairs.
> * Sufficient ability in the English language to undertake
> postgraduate level studies (including reading academic texts,
> discussing complex concepts with other course participants, and
> submitting written essay assignments).
> * Fluency in the second language for the applicants to any of the
> bilingual groups (if offered).
> * Regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient,
> although broadband is preferable).
> * A minimum of 8-10 hours commitment per week, and the readiness to
> participate in class online sessions (once a week at specified times).
> * An undergraduate university degree OR three years of related work
> experience.
>
>
> In addition to the above, applicants for the accredited coursemust
> also meet University of Malta prerequisites:
>
> * Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with at least Second Class
> Honours.
> * Proof of English language proficiency obtained within the last two
> years (minimum requirements TOEFL: paper-based ? 650;
> Internet-based ? 95. IELTS: 6.5. Cambridge: Proficiency
> Certificate with Grade C or better). If, when applying, you are
> still waiting for your English language proficiency results, the
> University may issue a conditional letter of acceptance.
>
>
> Deadlines
>
> The deadline for applications for the accredited course is 17
> December, 2012
> The deadline for applications for the certificate course is 31
> December, 2012
>
> How to apply
>
> Choose your preferred option:
>
> * Apply for this course as a Diplo Certificate Course. More
> Information <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation>or
> Online Application Form
> <http://archive1.diplomacy.edu/registration/Register.aspx?IDprogramme=490f3075-f740-410b-b39f-58c2d9122f90>
> * Apply for this course as a University of Malta Accredited Course
> University of Malta application form
> <http://www.diplomacy.edu/poolbin.asp?IDPool=1433>or write to
> Admissions at diplomacy.edu <mailto:Admissions at diplomacy.edu>for more
> information
> * Take this course as part of theMaster/PGD in Contemporary
> Diplomacy <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD>
>
>
> For more information, please visit
> http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation
> Contact us at ig at diplomacy.edu <mailto:ig at diplomacy.edu>(certificate
> course) or admissions at diplomacy.edu
> <mailto:admissions at diplomacy.edu>(University of Malta accredited course).*
>
> Ginger (Virginia) Paque
>
> VirginiaP at diplomacy.edu <mailto:VirginiaP at diplomacy.edu>
> Diplo Foundation
> Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme
> www.diplomacy.edu/ig <http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig>
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