Open to PublicOngoingSelf-paced

Becoming Global Citizens for a Sustainable Society

Application 09-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2025
Learning 09-30-2019 ~ 12-31-2025(326 Weeks)
Course ID 2025_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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Course Reviews

  • Philip Ndegwa
    This lecture is an eye opener to bridge the gap to becoming a common humanity irregardless of your gender, ethnicity or cultural differences. It has also exposed me to some challenges faced in other countries during the course of the presentation. Learning also how the SDGs projects will come about was interesting to know, some countries and individuals have to sacrifice their wealth to the realization of the goals. Also knowing that everyone has an input no matter how small it is is also a millstone to the achievements of the goals. I was also happy to interact with global leaders the likes of Ban-ki Moon and other though not physically but on an online platform and they have created an inspiration spirit in me as a driving force to do my part to see the success of the sustainable development goals realized. I will be my honor to be part of the 6 youth GCED to learn more.
  • OLIYEN CHINNAPEN
    The right platform at the right place. Amazing online program.
    keep the good work. React now before it's too late.
    After all these quality lectures and information gained and learned , we need to be a responsible citizen now !
  • Agustina Siahaan
    This course has displayed a wide range of information and insight regarding the global citizenship and also current vital issues in our world. The speaker are all expert in their own fields and they way they delivered their ideas and argument is informative and easy to digest. A particular thing that i really appreciate is the video when many young people discuss the issue of global citizenship and how they have and will they take part in it. Its really sending a message that both senior and junior have responsibility to create the better condition in our world. Cheers..
  • NGAGOUM NDALLOKA ZITA
    Am very happy and grateful for the opportunity to be a participant of this online course
  • Mana R Sabry Mana R Sabry
    I am very glade to participate and be part of this online course
  • Distiara Landephy
    i feel very thankful to have this opportunity to learn about GCED. The website is also easy to use. Thank you!!
  • Twamsen Danaan
    I have learnt a lot about global citizenship and I'm pleased to have taken the course because I was at the verge of giving up. People around me seemed not to care about global issues like climate change it is to them a political stunt with an economical angle.
  • Sonam Zangmo
    i feel very fortunate to have got this opportunity to learn about GCED and the learning platform here is very comprehensive. looking forward to more. Thank you so much.
  • Torwon F. Gensee
    It was a pleasure and honor to participate in such a knowledge-pack course. The course was just so meaningful and inspiring, it helped to explored my thinking about humanity and the impact that I have to make in making the world a better place for all.
  • elvira khwatenge elvira khwatenge
    The course is relevant to the current needs of society. It was also useful in my current work activities and community programs, global citizenship is revolutionary and necessary