“Ambassadors Online” is a new student-led academic project supported by the University of Haifa in fields of public diplomacy and Israel advocacy. The aim of the project is to provide the students with skills to become unofficial ambassadors of Israel in the international arena via internet and other media. “Ambassadors Online” is a pioneering academic project in Israel, combining lectures with practical online workshops. It is supervised by Dr. Eli Avraham, the head of the Comper Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Anti-Semitism and Racism. The project’s staff is entirely made up of students on volunteering basis. Ambassadors Online is supported by the Comper Center, Herzl Institute, Dean of students, Isef Foundation and the Student Assosiation.
Our methodology: The syllabus of the project includes 12 sessions and two study tours. The sessions are conducted on weekly basis. Each session lasts four hours and includes;
Theoretical lecture – The lectures provide our students with vast knowledge of media issues, historical background, the peace process and new Anti-Semitism.
Practical workshop – The workshops involve practical work performed on-line