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Becoming Global Citizens for a Sustainable Society

Application 09-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2024
Learning 09-30-2019 ~ 12-31-2024(274 Weeks)
Course ID 2024_80_CL005_23_0_

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About the Course

 

This course introduces the SDGs and the notion of Global Citizenship through the series of lectures by renowned experts from all over the world, interviews with scholars, advocates and representatives from all different sectors, and case presentations by active global citizens. 

 

The course aims to examine and critically reflect on the revolving issues around the globe at local, national, and international levels by providing a platform where learners can virtually meet and learn from one another.

 

Learners will be able to deepen their understanding of the SDGs and global citizenship, exchange and embrace different perspectives, and challenge their own assumptions.

 

The course invites those who see themselves as global citizens as well as who aspire to assume active roles in bringing meaningful changes to oneself and to the society they are in.

 

No. Module Units
1 Global Citizenship and the SDGs

1) Understanding global citizenship in the context of the SDGs.

2) Why & What is Global Citizenship?

3) Issues Around Global Citizenship
2 Global Citizenship in a Challenging World

Key Challenges to Global Citizenship

- Poverty & Glocal Justice

- Consumerism & Eco Justice

- Peace & Preventing Violent Extremism

- Media Influence and Critical Literacy

- Globalization & Migration

- Gender Equality
3 Act to Change: Global Citizenship for Transformation

1) Highlights and Key Issues of the SDGs

2) Global Partnership for Achieving the SDGs
4 Meet the Global Citizens Around the World Case studies of innovative movements and cases of global citizens
5 Plan for Action: Becoming Active Global Citizens

1) How to become active global citizens

2) Advocacy tools and strategies

 

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GCED Online Campus
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

Course Reviews

  • Osazemen Aghedo
    This course has been enlightening. I am ready to take up the responsibility. I am a SDGs Advocate and I am a Global Citizen
  • Alisson Yheraldin Onzueta Caballero
    I believe that through this workshop I was given the opportunity to enhance, improve my characteristics, expand my perspective and help to value more cultural diversity and erase prejudice.
  • David Sinkhonde
    It has been very wonderful for me throughout this esteemed course. The course has substantially increased skills and knowledge regarding becoming global citizen. Consequently, such skills and knowledge will assist me in bringing change to the world towards attainment of sustainable development goals.
  • Imran Ruzain Imran Ruzain
    Awesome experience. Informative and it feels like a both like a fun class and an adventure, going through the lectures interviews and documentaries!
  • Vincent Ogal
    Its been an amazing experience for me taking this online class. The course was very informative and engaging and the experiences i have got it obviously will add value to me as a person. The knowledge and skills i have gained from here will help me make a difference in my society and am very excited and looking forward to the future..
  • Luis Gerardo Carvajal Fernandez
    An incredible course, very informative. It makes you think and reflect on the global issues and presents a reachable picture of how to help make the world a better place.
  • Thi Hoang Anh Nguyen
    This course is informative and enlightening. It encourages me to do more for the community as well as the whole world.
  • Aisulu Omirbekova
    This course inspired me to work more actively. I gained so much useful information. Thank you for the GSED TEAM!
  • Ibtissam Bouchelaghem
    Thank yo very much for this amazing course, I really enjoy it and I learned many new things which I will use in my daily life in oder to be a global citizen
  • Isnaeni Sapariah
    thank you very much. it was a great course with amazing people to share about SDGs. this course help me to think more about humanity and universal values!
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