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Becoming Global Citizens for a Sustainable Society

Application 09-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2026
Learning 09-30-2019 ~ 12-31-2026(379 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

  • 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!
  • Shiela Anne Marie Vasquez
    the lectures are very informative and helpful
  • Daus Ma. Veronica
    The videos are very helpful in answering the different activities such as forums, quizzes, and the final output.
  • Enrico Tuplano
    The offered paperwork are very nicely organized and instructive.
  • Alexandra Simone Ramos
    The video lectures and reading materials provided are comprehensive and are very informative. The quizzes helped make sure that I truly understood the lectures while the final assignment given gave me an opportunity to apply the lessons and really introspect HOW I would be able to apply these lessons in my life.
  • Bless Sto Tomas
    Thank you for the comprehensive materials, and the learning opportunity.
  • Valerie VALERO
    Greatly appreciate the range of topics and resource speakers
  • Jesse Laurence Aldanese
    The materials provided are highly informative and well-structured.
  • Ivana Dulce Fabro
    The training taught me a lot about the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as SDGs.
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