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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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GCED Online Campus
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

Course Reviews

  • ASHLEY DUANE VALERIO


    This course is very helpful and I’m happy that I really learned a lot. Thanks to the materials provided, it helps me to fully understand each topic.
  • Roberto Romualdo III
    the course is insightful and helpful especially for us students
  • MHAE ANN CABREZA MHAE ANN CABREZA
    The course gain my knowledge and perspective about the global situation around the world
  • JEMIMAH FRANCHESKA CASTILLO
    The course successfully delivers a variety of perspectives from many specialists, resulting in a broad understanding of the global issues.
  • JOHANNA MAE JOSE
    The different lectures provided were helpful for an insightful knowledge of global issues.
  • Evander Caiga
    The course really helps and gives importance to having knowledge of SDG.
  • MAY CABALEJO
    The lectures, quizzes and forums are very helpful to achieve being a global citizen.
  • Maxyne Andrei Dela Cruz
    This course provides motivation to be a global citizen
  • IRISH CLAIRE LATORRE
    The lectures are all informative and important to all individuals who should be aware of SDG.
  • Andrei Beatrice Montaño
    This course can empower every generation to know their role not just in their country--- but to the world. A job well done to everyone!
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