This course delves into the principles and practices of effective advocacy, with a primary focus on combating antisemitism and hate, while also exploring other areas of advocacy for broader context. Students will examine direct organizational, grassroots, and legislative advocacy, drawing on historical and contemporary examples to understand advocacy’s role in shaping public opinion, influencing policy, and mobilizing communities to achieve desired outcomes.

Key topics include the fundamentals of advocacy, crafting impactful messages, coalition building, engaging with policymakers, and leveraging media and digital tools. The course integrates case studies, simulations, and practical exercises to provide hands-on experience in designing and implementing advocacy strategies.

Far from being a process to endure, this course reframes navigating political systems as an essential tool for allocating limited resources to address unlimited societal needs. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills and insights to become impactful advocates, fostering meaningful change and promoting inclusivity in diverse contexts.  For the final project students will develop a strategic and operational plan to advocate for a specific outcome.