[lac-discuss-en] - Call for applications - Introduction to Internet Governance online course

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 From: Stephanie Borg Psaila <stephaniep at diplomacy.edu>
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 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 
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 Stephanie Borg Psaila 
 DiploFoundation 
 www.diplomacy.edu 

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 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 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 

 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 InglÃ©s. Applicants Should Consider Whether Their reading 
 and writing skills in InglÃ©s 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 InglÃ©s-speaking groups, a bilingual group may be Formed 
 for the course, having as the primary language InglÃ©s, 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 InglÃ©s 
 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: 

 * â‚¬ 790 (University of Malta Accredited Course) 
 * â‚¬ 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 InglÃ©s 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 InglÃ©s 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 InglÃ©s 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 at 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 at diplomacy.edu (certificate course) or admissions at diplomacy.edu (University of Malta accredited course). 
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