Crash Course Communism
Crash Course Communism provides a fast-paced introduction to Marxist theory, key 20th-century communist regimes, and their relevance to contemporary policy debates. Participants will explore foundational ideas from Marx, Lenin, and Mao, examine historical implementations in the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and Vietnam, and learn to evaluate economic planning, collectivization, growth, and repression. The course equips learners with tools for clear analysis, outcome assessment, and effective communication to inform decision-making.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Crash Course Communism gives you a fast, rigorous grasp of Marxist theory, 20th-century regimes, and today’s policy debates. Explore Marx, Lenin, Mao, the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and Vietnam, then connect planning, collectivisation, growth, and repression to modern proposals. Learn clear definitions, evaluation tools, and communication strategies to brief decision-makers with accuracy and confidence.
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Develop skills
- Marxist economics essentials: master core concepts for fast, rigorous policy analysis.
- Policy mapping: link modern proposals to Marxist theory and 20th-century regimes.
- Outcome evaluation: assess growth, crises, and welfare under communist institutions.
- Rhetoric decoding: spot ideological framing of ‘socialism’ and ‘communism’ in debate.
- Analyst brief writing: craft concise, evidence-based memos for economic policymakers.
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