Course Summary
This course covers the process of transforming social activism into political change, exploring the strategies and tactics used by activists to achieve policy goals.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to turn activism into policy change
- Understand the strategies and tactics used by successful activists
- Explore case studies of successful policy campaigns
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop effective advocacy strategies
- Apply tactics used by successful activists to achieve policy change
- Analyze case studies of successful policy campaigns
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of social activism
- Interest in policy change and advocacy
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-Paced
- Video Lectures
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- Social Justice and Advocacy
- Community Organizing for Social Justice
- Fundamentals of Advocacy in Public Health
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Greta Thunberg
- Bryan Stevenson
Related Books
Description
In Take Action, you will learn four strategies for transforming your activist work into policy change. First, we'll explore how to use the courts to mobilize constituents, raise awareness, gain information, and change the law. Second, we'll analyze the benefits of communicating your message across platforms and review a case study in cross-platform communication of a criminal justice reform message in the U.S. Third, we'll examine how to connect to power through stakeholder analysis and issue framing. Fourth, we'll appraise the benefits of working locally to generate wins, gain knowledge, and create meaningful change.
Outline
- Introduction
- Welcome! Take Action--Professors Haddad and Ryan
- Prof. Haddad, The Connected Stakeholder Model
- Khan Academy, Public Policy Process
- The Power of Protest with Professor Allyson Hobbs
- Haddad, The Connected Stakeholder Model: How Advocates Influence Policy
- Chu, How a North Carolina Minister Sowed Seeds of Hope in a Food Desert
- Use the Courts
- Prof. Ryan, Use the Courts: Why They Matter and How to Use Them
- Judge Pratt, How Judges Can Show Respect
- Prof. Haddad, Courts and Environmental Advocacy
- Maru, How to Put the Power of Law in People's Hands
- Elizabeth Fisher: A Short Introduction to Environmental Law
- NeJaime, Winning through Losing
- IJIS Institute, Courts 101: An understanding of the court system
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Public and Media Access to Court Proceedings during COVID-19 Emergency
- Preston, The Contribution of the Courts in Tackling Climate Change
- Lazarus, The National Environmental Policy Act in the U.S. Supreme Court
- United Nations Environment Programme, The Status of Climate Change Litigation – A Global Review
- WBUR-NPR, How The Supreme Court Made 'Climate History' In Massachusetts V. EPA
- & Application Activity: Browse the Clean Air Act and Complete the Quiz Below
- Why the U.S. Courts Matter and How to Use Them
- Clean Air Act
- Communicate across Platforms
- Prof. Haddad, Communicating across Platforms
- Karen McAlister: Advocacy Through Social Media Why Trending Topics Matter
- Prof. Ryan, Communicate across Platforms
- Nicholas Love: Social Media Writing
- Kpienbaareh, The Rise of the Fourth Estate
- The Nonprofit Times, Facebook, Twitter Lead NPO Social Media Worldwide
- Vikings PR, Vikings to Bring Awareness to Social Justice Issues During Home Opener vs. Green Bay
- Ryan, Judicial Authority under the First Step Act What Congress Conferred through Section 404
- Brennan Center, Ensuring justice and public safety federal criminal justice priorities for 2020 and Beyond (2020)
- Fuchs, Law to Reduce Crack Cocaine Sentences Leaves Some Imprisoned
- Ryan, Why Justice Still Eludes Crack Offenders
- Connect to Power
- Prof. Ryan, Connect to Power
- Rev. Willie T. Barrow
- Prof. Haddad, Cultivating Allies in Power
- Hayho, Talking about Climate
- Raum, A framework for integrating systematic stakeholder analysis in ecosystem services research
- Savina, Complete Stakeholder Mapping Guide
- Community Tool Box, Involving Key Influentials in the Initiative
- Stern, The Stranger Who Changed My Life: The Taxi Driver and the Doctor
- Mertha, China's Water Warriors
- Azcarte, How public servants can engage unlikely allies to deliver climate policies
- Thompson, Let’s Change The Way We Talk About Climate Change
- Work Locally
- Prof. Haddad, Make It Work Locally
- Carter, Greening the Ghetto
- Prof. Ryan, Work Locally
- Raj Jayadev, Community-powered Criminal Justice Reform
- Haddad, Make It Work Locally: Local Models, Global Solutions
- Maeda, Reducing waste . . . Replicating Surabaya’s solid waste management model
- Miller, The Best Little Art Colony in Texas
- Sharfique, Positive deviance as a novel tool in malaria control and elimination: methodology, qualitative assessment and future potential
- Blochowiak, Using the PD Framework in the School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
- Lara, Suspending to Mentorship- How to Curb the School-to-Prison Pipeline
- Putting it All Together: Final Paper on Your Plan for Turning Protest into Policy
- Prof. Haddad, Take Action--From Protest To Policy
- Prof. Ryan, Putting it All Together
Summary of User Reviews
This course on 'Take Action: From Protest to Policy' has received positive reviews from many users. They have appreciated the course for its practical approach to activism and policy-making, and the engaging and knowledgeable instructors. However, some users have mentioned that the course could benefit from more structured and organized content, and a more diverse range of perspectives.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Users appreciated the practical approach to activism and policy-makingPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Practical advice for taking action on issues
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Great for beginners to activism and policy-making
Cons from User Reviews
- Content could be more structured and organized
- Lack of diverse perspectives
- Some topics felt rushed or too brief
- Course may not be as relevant for experienced activists
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors or peers
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