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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The message of social change must be communicated effectively to the people, to bring about a necessary change in society. Stories have the power to influence people and even shape their attitudes. When the viewers or listeners connect with the protagonist, the artist, or the storytellers, the audience receives the message. The Storytelling for Social Change Course by Edx explores how you can trigger social change through the art of storytelling.

Furthermore, the Edx Storytelling for Social Change Course discusses how a well-crafted story can create empathy in a listener that can help them see world issues from a new perspective. The course will help budding writers and writing enthusiasts learn valuable writing skills and create a change in the social structure through storytelling.

Besides, the Course on Storytelling for Social Change is a self-paced programme in which students shall learn through video interviews and performances. The free course includes professionals working for non-profit organisations as well as social activists and community workers. Candidates can choose their path when they look forward to enrolment. They can choose either the audit track or the verified track. In the case of the audit track, the candidates will only be able to access the course for a limited period whereas in the case of the verified track, the course access is unlimited.

The Highlights

Learn through video interviews
Online learning
Introductory level
No prerequisites
Earn a verified and official certificate
Digital shareable certificate
Short duration programme
University of Michigan

Programme Offerings

Official course certificate
online teaching
Self-paced Course
No prerequisites
Introductory level
Shareable Certificate
University of Michigan

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4017	yes	UM–Ann Arbor

Candidates can enrol in the Edx Storytelling for Social Change programme free of cost.
To add a verified certificate, they will have to pay ₹4,017 but it is not compulsory.

Course	Fee
Storytelling for Social Change course	4,017

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

There are no prerequisites for the course on Storytelling for Social Change.Candidates can buy a verified and shareable course certificate by Edx by paying the respective fee.

What you will learn

Communication skillsWriting skillsStorytelling

The Storytelling for Social Change Course by Edx includes the following learnings:

How to craft a story to induce social change and create empathy in listeners.
How to develop a strong protagonist and communicate a message of social change through it.
Using visual aid and instruments to create an impact and enhance the storytelling process.
Learning about different belief systems and how they can affect a storyteller and their message.
Identifying and delivering multiple perspectives through a story to make the audience think and develop their own understanding.

Admission Details

To be a part of the Storytelling for Social Change course, the applicants must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Search for the official Edx website through this link: https://www.edx.org/.

Step 2. Locate the search for courses bar and type ‘Storytelling for Social Change’ course.

Step 3. Select the course page and click on the “Enrol” button under the course title.

Step 4. Sign up and create an account on the website by entering a few details.

Step 5. Your enrolment to the free course is complete.

Application Details

To enroll in the programme, the candidate must create an account on the website by entering their name, username, email, password, and lastly their country or region of residence.

The Syllabus

Instructors

UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What teaching methods will be used in this course?

Students will get to learn through video interviews of professionals in the field of storytelling and performances.

2: Will the classes be held at a specific time?

No, this is a self-paced course which means students can learn at their own time and convenience.

3: What is the benefit of buying the certificate?

The verified official certificate consists of the signature of the instructor and the institute logo. The certificate can also be shared on LinkedIn or attached with the resume to increase job prospects for the student.

4: Is this an advanced level course?

No, this is an introductory level course that anyone interested in the subject matter can join.

5: What level of commitment is needed to finish the course?

As this is a short-term course, students only have to put in one to three hours weekly, and they will be able to finish it in five weeks.