[[--Translated text (es -> en)--]] Subject: Re: - Call for applications - Introduction to Internet Governance online course From: jumaropi@yahoo.com FYI. JUAN MANUEL ROJAS Social Communicator President - AGEIA DENSI Colombia Twitter: @ JmanuRojas Join LACRALO: https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-es ----- Forwarded message ----- From: Stephanie Borg Psaila <stephaniep@diplomacy.edu> To igcbp@diplomacy.edu Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:42 a.m. Subject: - Call for applications - Introduction to Internet Governance online course Dear Alumni, Diplo is currently accepting applications for the 2013 online course, Introduction to Internet Governance. Specialised Professionals working in Internet governance and ICT-related areas need to supplement Often Their knowledge by Learning About Which Affect other areas or impact on Their area of \u200b\u200bSpecialisation. Just as the Internet Brings down geographical boundaries, it overlaps and intersections Also Creates Between the issues of IG and ICT policy. The course offers an excellent opportunity at filling in any gaps across professional and issue areas, as it Provides an overview of the main issues related to Infrastructure and Standardisation, Legal, Economic, sociocultural, and development aspects. Course topics include: 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 the participants. The call for applications is further down. More info about the course is available at http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation. The deadline for applications is 17 December for the accredited course, and 31 December for the certificate course. We would appreciate If you could forward this message to others you think may benefit Whom From this Programme. Thanks in advance! Best, Stephanie - Stephanie Borg Psaila DiploFoundation www.diplomacy.edu The latest from Diplo ... Stay networked; Get Informed; broadcast your Internet governance projects.Join our community at www.diplointernetgovernance.org Call for applications: Introduction to Internet Governance online course 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 analyze 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 Addressing different regions are the same or different issues 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 Is currently accepting applications DiploFoundation for its online course, Introduction to Internet Governance (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 IG on policy-making, and Stimulates critical and dynamic discussion among Individuals with different national, cultural, and stakeholder backgrounds. Participants focus on controversial topics from IG 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 introduce 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 broadband policy issues Such as; 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 to DiploFoundation Certificate course Introduction to Internet Governance * As a University of Malta Accredited Course Introduction to Internet Governance (Request more information about the application process from admissions@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 The Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP) The course Introduction to Internet Governanceis part of Diplo's Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP). The 2013 Programme Consists of five phases: * The Foundation Phaseintroduces the main IG issues through the course Introduction to Internet Governance. 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 GI issues How They observe and interrelate. * The Thematic Phase offers in-depth courses That Provide Deeper Understanding of the owners issue: either a specific professional area, or an area outside of your That expertise you need to learn more about. The topics includeCybersecurity, E-participation, History of Internet Governance, ICT Policy and Strategic Planning, Infrastructure and Critical Internet Resources, Intellectual Property Rights, and Personal Data Protection andprivacy. * The Research Phaseoffers valuable techniques if you are planning to Undertake academic or policy research and writing. The Policy Research Methodology courseaddresses issues of relevance to IG participants' respective Countries and regions, and enter policy action research with the aim of Develop solutions helping you Which you can apply in practice. * The Policy Immersion Phaseis Aimed at successful participants of the Foundation and Thematic Phases, and invite them to apply knowledge and skills in Their the Real-life policy space. * The Community of Practice is an Ongoing Phase In Which networking phase participants gather, work and network together around concrete projects in order to link the overall policy with local policy process needs.Diplo offers many networking resources: an online community, a blog dedicated to IG, monthly webinars, and Other Activities and events. More information about the Programme is available here. Languages The course materials, our e-learning platform, and the working language of The course is Inglés. Applicants Should Consider Whether Their reading and writing skills in Inglés 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 Inglés-speaking groups, a bilingual group may be Formed for the course, having as the primary language Inglés, 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 \u200b\u200bare working Considered Within These groups languages.Reading and writing skills in Inglés 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 (eg telecommunications, education, foreign affairs, justice). * Postgraduate students, academics and Researchers in the IG field (eg 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 (eg ISPs, software developers). This course may be of interest to Also: * 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 Programmes Offered Through Their university or diplomatic academies and to gain deeper insight through Interaction with practicing 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 * February 11: Classroom Orientation Week * February 18: 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 from local or Directly international institutions.Our guide toFinding Scholarships for Online Studymay 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 Inglés 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 per week Commitment, and the readiness to Participate in online class 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 language proficiency Inglés 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 Inglés 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 Informationor Online Application Form * Apply for this course as a University of Malta Accredited Course University of Malta application ForMor Admissions@diplomacy.edufor more information write to * Take this course as part of themaster / PGD in Contemporary Diplomacy For more information, please visit http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-foundation Contact us at ig@diplomacy.edu (certificate course) or admissions@diplomacy.edu (University of Malta accredited course). _______________________________________________ [[--Original text (es) http://mm.icann.org/transbot_archive/b4830cb37c.html --]]