Course Summary
This course explores the complexities of global change and equips learners with the necessary tools to think critically and act effectively.Key Learning Points
- Examine the interconnections between global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and conflict
- Develop a critical understanding of the root causes and impacts of these challenges
- Explore strategies and solutions for creating positive change on a global scale
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a critical understanding of the root causes of global challenges
- Identify and evaluate strategies for creating positive change on a global scale
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze complex global issues
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of global issues and their impacts
- Interest in creating positive change on a global scale
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online and self-paced
- Video lectures
- Reading assignments
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Global Challenges and Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Development Goals: The Science and Ethics of the 2030 Agenda
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Greta Thunberg
- Ban Ki-moon
Related Books
Description
How can we use the things we share in common to address some of the most challenging problems facing the world? This course examines issues concerning poverty, the environment, technology, health care, gender, education and activism to help us understand better how to initiate positive change.
Outline
- What are Social Goods? From the Commons to Moral Revolutions
- Introduction: Social Good and Tragedy of the Commons
- Genealogy of the Idea of Social Good
- Reciprocity and Giving Back to the Commons
- From Legitimate Communal Regulation to Pressures for Exploitation
- Fisheries Forests and Sustainable Productivity
- Cultures of Trust and Reinforcing the Commons by Practicing Cooperation
- From Copyright to Communities of Cooperative Practice
- Recommended Readings
- Poverty and Development
- Extreme Poverty – Introduction
- Varieties of Poverty and Development
- Listening to the Poor to Find Out What Works
- Multi-Pronged Effort: Private Enterprise, Government and Inclusive Growth
- Systematic Efforts to Find Out What Works Best
- Breaking out of Cycles of Suffering
- Inclusive Economic Growth and a Global Movement to End Poverty
- Recommended Readings
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Global Challenges and Local Responses
- Making a Difference and Varied Challenges
- Grassroots Politics and Climate Change (1)
- Politics and the Disruption of Ecosystems
- Conversation with a Climate Economist on Risk Management
- Risk, Assessment and Reducing Likelihood of Disaster
- Conversation on Energy, Sustainability and Solution Science
- Solution Science and What We Can Do
- Recommended Readings
- Disease and Global Health Care
- Disease and Global Health – Introduction
- Democracy, Health and Engagement
- Major Health Challenges and Responses (1)
- Major Health Challenges and Responses (2)
- Testing our Work to Make it Most Effective
- Care, Organization and Making a Real Difference
- Motivating Change and Holistic Responses to Poverty
- Recommended Readings
- Women, Education and Social Change
- Introduction and Quiet Violence Against Girls and Women
- Social Entrepreneurship and Gender Lens Investing
- Education and Risk Taking
- Education and Building Human Capacity
- Malala and the Courage of Education (1)
- Malala and the Courage of Education (2)
- You Can Have Impact: Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn (Part 1)
- How We Can Change the World: Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
- Recommended Readings
- Looking Back, Looking Foward
- Wesleyan Students Share Their Thoughts about Change
- Listening to the Local and Practical Idealism
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to make a positive impact on the world with this engaging course on World Change. Students rave about the inspiring content and actionable tips provided by the instructor.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the practical strategies for creating change in their communities and beyond.Pros from User Reviews
- Instructor provides real-world examples and case studies
- Course is well-organized and easy to follow
- Lots of opportunities for discussion and collaboration with other students
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing the world today
- Encourages students to take action and make a difference in their own lives and communities
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic or introductory
- A few technical issues with the online platform were reported
- Limited opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the instructor
- Some users felt that the course could have been more interactive or engaging
- Not all topics or issues were covered in depth
Michael S. Roth
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