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Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management
by Olga Espinoza , Eduardo Pazinato , Alejandra Mera , Hung-En Sung- 0.0
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10 Weeks
Learn about the latest in prevention, police and justice modernization, and social rehabilitation. The high rates of crime and violence are two of the main challenges that affect the citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean. That is why the public policies of citizen security are prioritized in the agendas of the governments of the region....
$25
Political Economy and Economic Development
by Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee , Benjamin Olken- 0.0
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11 Weeks
Explore why and how political institutions affect economic development, and apply key theories and empirical techniques to real-world examples ranging from voting and corruption to the role of the media. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). We have three basic goals for this class:...
Urban Health in Crisis: Response from Sub-Saharan Africa
by Robert Kaba Alhassan , Martin Ayanore , Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe , Phildelia Theresa Doegah- 0.0
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12 Weeks
Learn about the complex health challenges urban environments face, and how these issues are being addressed. Join world-renowned lecturers and researchers to delve into an understanding of urban populations, infectious disease responses and local governance for health. Since the 1950’s, rapid urbanization has been one of the most consequential worldwide trends to impact societies....
$139
We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy
by Danielle Allen- 0.0
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7 Weeks
Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while in parallel crafting your own civic voice and identity. When you read the Declaration of Independence do you feel inspired? Do you question those words? Do you think about what this means today?...
$99
UX Evaluation: User Testing
by Pierre-Majorique Léger , Constantinos K. Coursaris- 0.0
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6 Weeks
Master UX evaluation using a variety of skill sets and methods. Uncover the knowledge of user testing from a guerrilla approach to formal lab evaluations required for compliance tests. Testing! 1-2, 1-2! You’re interested in user experience and you have a scientific way of thinking? UX needs you! User testing is an empirical practice....
$299
Urban Upgrading for Inclusion, Sustainability and Resilience in a time of Global Pandemics
by OLC and SURR- 0.0
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9 Weeks
This course is based on the World Bank’s Urban Upgrading for Inclusion, Sustainability and Resilience in a time of Global Pandemics. The course focuses on the conceptual and operational aspects of designing, implementing and sustaining a slum upgrading intervention, while underscoring the main policy and programmatic approaches at city level for scaling up upgrading and better planning for future growth....
$5
Forms of government around the world
by Carlo Fusaro- 0.0
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6 Weeks
Study the different forms of government in the world and gain a deeper understanding of political power in our democracies The course looks at the way different forms of government are organised, their functional logic and their evolution. the different forms of organisation of political power in contemporary society the controversial and debated attempts at reform in Italy...
$60
Bridging Differences
by Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton , Allison Briscoe-Smith- 0.0
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10 Weeks
Learn research-based strategies for better relationships, dialogue, and understanding across divides. Relevant to anyone navigating conflicts and differences, especially geared toward college campuses. We encounter differences every day—differences in race, politics, gender, faith, and more. How can we connect across these differences, especially at a time of deep social polarization?...
$169
Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Beginners
by Satveer Kaur-Gill , Rebecca Lurie Starr , Wilson Tam , Foo Yang Yann- 0.0
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8 Weeks
This course is designed as a basic introduction to the complex world of research methods and provides both theoretical and practical information for students to give them a foundation for carrying out research in a wide range of disciplines using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. The module focuses on principles and techniques that are appropriate to the introductory level....
$99
Understanding and Communicating Risk
by Olivia Jensen , Chan Ghee Koh , Leonard Lee , Carolyn Lo- 0.0
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6 Weeks
Learn how individuals perceive and understand risks and master the tools to communicate risk information effectively to help people make better decisions in the face of risks. This course provides an introduction to how people perceive and understand risks in their everyday lives and how to communicate risk information to help people make better decisions....
$149
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