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Civic Engagement in American Democracy
by Dr. Bruce W Jentleson , Deondra Rose, PhD , Kenneth Rogerson , Nicholas Carnes , Philip Bennett , Tana Johnson , Bill Adair , Frederick W. Mayer- 4.8
Approx. 14 hours to complete
So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics? Civic Engagement in American Democracy takes on these and other key questions. We’re Dr. Nicholas Carnes and Dr....
Classical Sociological Theory
by Bart van HeerikhuizenTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 13 hours to complete
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. Session 1: Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction...
Introduction to Communication Science
by Rutger de Graaf- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Since Antiquity, scholars have appreciated the importance of communication: as social beings, we cannot exist without communication. We need to interact with people around us, to make sense of the world and to position ourselves in a wider social and cultural reality. The course also extends beyond the boundaries of communication science itself, exploring dimensions of history, sociology and psychology....
Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks
by Elena A. Baylis , Elizabeth Ferrell Bjerke, JD , Amesh A. Adalja, MD, FACP , Ryan Morhard- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
What can we do to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases from becoming epidemics or pandemic? In this course, you’ll learn the facts about infectious diseases and medical responses. We'll focus on the public health laws and policies that provide the framework for effective prevention, like quarantine laws, drug development policies, and bioterrorism and biodefense....
Unraveling the Cycling City
by Anna Nikolaeva , Marco te Brömmelstroet , George Liu- 4.9
Approx. 23 hours to complete
Obscured by its apparent simplicity, cycling is a complex phenomenon. Being an almost perfect human-machine hybrid, cycling is deeply rooted in a plethora of socio-technological systems. Around the world cycling is embraced as an important ingredient to tackle a wide variety of individual and societal challenges. Week 1: A Historical Perspective...
EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!
by Bernard Steunenberg- 4.3
Approx. 56 hours to complete
People have become more critical of EU policy and often seem to prefer local policy solutions in response to globalisation problems. How do you experience EU policy? Does it help? And if not, how can we change this? We discuss the challenges of the European multi-level governance structure. We also focus on the main causes of policy failure or success....
Arts and Culture Strategy
by Peter Frumkin , Mrs. Russell Willis Taylor- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Arts and culture leaders have a tough but rewarding task: creating and leading sustainable organizations that deliver real social value. There is a lot of competition out there. Being an effective leader means constantly adapting, cleverly using the best tools to reach as many people as possible. This course is designed to help leaders at any level do just that....
America's Written Constitution
by Akhil Reed Amar- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
An introduction to the main themes of the American Constitution—popular sovereignty, separation of powers, federalism, and rights. Welcome! Welcome! Course Introduction Pre-Course Survey Begin Here Meet the Instructor Grading and Logistics Bonus Material Suggested Readings The Constitution of the United States In the Beginning In the Beginning, Part 1 In the Beginning, Part 2...
Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon
by Ban Ki-moon- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
The course is designed for people that want to learn about the latest development agenda the international community agreed to achieve by 2030. Following an introductory module on the main concepts of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs, successive modules will provide the foundation behind the SDGs for people, prosperity and planet, peace and partnership....
Introduction to Contemporary Geopolitics
by Andrei Skriba- 4.8
Approx. 32 hours to complete
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into contemporary geopolitics, starting from the origins of classical geopolitics and continuing the discussion with the deep analysis of the examined country-cases, including the US, Russia, and China. The Birth of Geopolitics Introduction to Contemporary Geopolitics The origins of geopolitics...