Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange

Countering Hate Speech 2018

  • About the Course
  • Course manual
  • Video lectures
  • Online meeting room
  • Assignments

This Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange will take participants on an interactive, action-oriented journey on countering hate speech in Europe.

What are the various forms hate speech is taking? What are the causes and consequences of hate speech at the individual and societal level? How is hate speech regulated in Europe? And what can be done to fight hate? Based on a human rights perspective, this course explores these questions and the actions that can be undertaken to effectively counter hate and promote open societies.

Dates Nov 05 - Dec 14 2018

Duration 6 weeks

Language English

Application deadline Oct 28 2018

Weekly time investment
-> 1-2 hours: preparation and assignments -> 2 hours: online group sessions

Course manual

View the course outline to get a complete overview on the course Countering Hate Speech. Here you find information about the curriculum, assignments and assessment and requirements for participation.

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Video lectures

View the weekly video lectures to learn about Hate Speech through bite-sized videos in which experts inform you about hate speech, the legal frameworks and possibilities to take action against it.

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Online meeting room

Click here to login to the exchange portal to meet with your fellow participants in the weekly video-conference dialogues to discuss the role hate speech plays in your lives and how you can counter it.

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Assignments

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