Course Content

By completing the DeMOOC, a closer understanding of democracy, politics and society on different political levels should be developed in order to strengthen one’s own access to politics and to be able to experience one’s own active part in the political system.

On the one hand, it is necessary to build up a certain basic knowledge of democracy, politics, political processes and social structures in order to be able to put this knowledge into practice and integrate it into one’s own living environment in a second step. The self-perception as active, responsible and critical citizens is strengthened in this respect, as well as the relevant knowledge and skills expanded. This knowledge should also have a positive influence on the future course design, pedagogical work or teaching.

The in-depth course “Ausschlüsse konkret – Was verhindert demokratische Teilhabe?” offers participants a specialized, in-depth treatment of content from the subject area of political education, democracy building and anti-discrimination work. To this end, the course first provides a theoretical basis, introducing various forms and mechanisms of intersectional, multidimensional as well as structural exclusion. As part of this, essential concepts are clarified in the context of their implications for democracy. Another focus is on linking these dynamics with areas of everyday life and practice, discussing such examples such as the design of public urban spaces or the issue of care work. Finally, selected examples of good practice will be used to highlight various possibilities for action to combat societal exclusion and marginalization. In particular, examples will be presented that contribute to a more inclusive civic practice.

Course Goals

The goal of the DeMOOC is to strengthen political education in adult education, in extracurricular and school education, but also among people generally interested. Thus, the DeMOOC is particularly suitable for multipliers, course planners, teachers, social workers, educators and for all persons interested in the topic of political education. The programs in the “Initiative Erwachsenenbildung” as well as many other courses and offers in the range of adult education can also benefit from the DeMOOC.

The in-depth course “Ausschlüsse konkret – Was verhindert demokratische Teilhabe?“ aims to sensitize participants to forms of societal exclusion and marginalization mechanisms in order to recognize that exclusion is not only happening on an interpersonal, personal level, but is also structurally embedded. The course should further enabl reflection on both, the political consequences within a democracy and on the effects of structural exclusions on everyday life. Looking at examples of good practice also opens up perspectives on knowledge and experiences of various practice actors from the field and thus combines the theoretical foundations with (civic) practical knowledge.

Besides a basic factual understanding of concepts and terms, participants in the MOOC will also receive impulses and documents for addressing this topic in their own educational work. To this end, didactic material for adult education will also be offered.

Previous Knowledge

No previous knowledge is necessary.

Course Procedure

Certificate

For active participation in the course, upon completion, an automated certificate will be issued, which will include your username, the course name and the completed units. It should be noted that this is only a confirmation that the user has correctly answered at least 75% of the self-assessment questions (multiple choice quiz) asked.

Licence

Unless otherwise indicated, the content provided in the course is made available under the following license: CC BY 4.0 Demokratiezentrum Wien. The content may be used for educational and other non-commercial purposes on the condition that the following name is cited as the source: Demokratiezentrum Wien. External linked materials, videos etc. may be excluded from the Creative Commons license. Please note the applicable regulations.