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Global Health and Humanitarianism
by Prof Tim Jacoby , Dr Amy Hughes , Dr Kirsten Howarth- 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Welcome to the Global Health and Humanitarianism MOOC. We are delighted to have you with us, and hope that the next six weeks will provide an interesting and thoughtful experience for you. We hope the course will give you an overview of global health and humanitarianism in theory and in practice....
Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.
by Teach-Out Experts- 0.0
Approx. 17 hours to complete
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States. These nationwide uprisings have transformed into an intense interest from the public around understanding systemic racism and abuse of power. Introduction and History Ryan Henyard: Welcome to the Police Brutality in America Teach-Out...
Police Brutality in America Teach-Out
by Teach-Out Experts- 4.8
Approx. 7 hours to complete
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States. These nationwide uprisings have transformed into an intense interest from the public around understanding systemic racism and abuse of power. Police Brutality in America Teach-Out What is a Teach-Out?...
Understanding Violence
by Deb Houry, MD, MPH , Pamela Scully, Ph.D.- 4.6
Approx. 15 hours to complete
We are so pleased to have you join us as we investigate this crucial topic. Violence is a leading cause of death, disability and health care use worldwide. Violence is a complex problem and can only be understood and reduced though a multidisciplinary approach. You will also learn about efforts to reduce violence and engage in a day of compassion....
Media ethics & governance
by Rutger de Graaf , Damian Trilling , Lotte Salome , Sandra Jacobs , Annemarie van Oosten- 4.8
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Media Ethics and Governance About this course: This course explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts in the field of media ethics. We will introduce influential ethical theories and perspectives, explore changing societal demands and expectations of media creation and media use, and we will elaborate on existing ethical norms for media professionals....
How Technology is Shaping Democracy and the 2020 Election
by Rob Reich , Marietje Schaake , Lisa Einstein- 4.5
Approx. 3 hours to complete
Democracy can only thrive with the participation of well-informed citizens. The 2020 U. S. presidential election will be historic for many reasons and all parties are leveraging the power of technology to both influence and mobilize voters. In this short-form, community awareness course, you will: – Learn how U. S. elections work and about the challenges of implementing new technology...
Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management
by Coleen Moloney- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Focusing on the Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) of the world, this course will introduce the concept and practice of ecosystem-based management. LMEs occupy areas of coastal ocean at least 200 000 km² or greater in size. These coastal waters produce 12. g. fishing, shipping, energy, tourism, and mining. What is the Large Marine Ecosystem Approach?...
Risk in Modern Society
by Marieke Liem , Bibi van den Berg , Edwin Bakker , Jim van Steenbergen , Sabine Roeser , Margreet Vos , Genserik Reniers , Pieter van Gelder- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. The course Risk in Modern Society sheds light on the broad concept of risk....
Alternative Mobility Narratives
by Marco te Brömmelstroet , George Liu- 0.0
Approx. 24 hours to complete
Ready to imagine a radically different mobility future? This course is about the stories that we tell ourselves about why and how we move. By critically examining our current narratives, we help you think about mobility in a new way. This course will invite you to reflect on our mainstream mobility narrative built on engineering and economics....
Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
by Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London- 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete
The course offers a well-researched and broad-ranging primer to the United Nations system. Consisting of an introduction to the complex UN family and its history, and a series of ‘snapshots’ of key UN functions, which are used to explore important UN themes and help learners develop important analysis, communication, and policy-based skills....