Storytelling for Systems Change
Duration:
04/09–05/09/2024
Teaching format:
Online
Course objective:
This course provides a foundation in the principles, techniques, and strategies for storytelling in the context of systems change. It emphasizes storytelling approaches that convey the complexity of change and offers fresh perspectives on roles and responsibilities within the storytelling process. The ethical aspects of constructing narratives, such as authenticity, inclusivity, and respect are integral to the course.
Participants will learn the psychology of storytelling and acquire the skills to use character, plot, setting, lens, and conflict, to craft compelling narratives suited to different audiences. They will explore the intersections of stories, research, and evidence, resulting in valuable insights for project cycle management.
Key topics:
- Psychology of Storytelling
- Audience Analysis
- Elements and Techniques
- Ethics of Storytelling
- Stories and Evidence in PCM
ECTS points:
1
Examination:
Written assignment completed during the course.
Course fee:
CHF 570
Lecturers:
Shruti Patel, NADEL
Registration starts 30 October 2023.