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Course: Storytelling and Peacebuilding
This course explores storytelling as a tool for conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Learners analyze how narratives shape identity, power, and meaning, and examine storytelling methods such as photovoice, digital media, music, and theatre. Emphasis is placed on applying storytelling strategies to address trauma, foster solidarity, and promote reconciliation across diverse contexts. Students build on durable skills in reflection, intercultural communication, and ethical decision-making while developing applied projects that integrate theory and practice. The learning experience requires approximately 45 hours and prepares learners to use storytelling as a means of conflict transformation. Successful completion of course assignments with an overall score of 80% or higher qualifies learners to earn the microcredential and a verified digital badge.
Noncredit students are expected to complete the course requirements for the graduate-level program courses. Graduate level courses involve advanced material and higher expectations for course achievements/performance. It is expected that all students enrolled in the graduate-level program courses, including noncredit students, will meet the expectations set forth in the course requirements. Additional information and discussion about the expectations for your participation in the course as a noncredit student will be provided by the individual course instructor. Learning content requires approximately 45 hours to complete. To successfully complete the microcredential and earn a digital badge, you must complete course assignments and receive an overall score of 80%.