Open to PublicOngoingSelf-paced

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 2026_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

  • Keyzer Sibag
    This is very helpful to me as a future educator
  • Jerosly Ejorcadas Santolorin
    The lecture was informative and meaningful.
  • Choeten Thinley
    This session made me more creative and aware of sustainable development in the world.
  • Arif Manzoor
    this is good
  • Angela Tadia
    This course increased my awareness, improved my critical thinking, and inspired me to act responsibly in my daily life. I now feel more confident about contributing to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
  • Mitch Dulce Mendoza Mitch Dulce Mendoza
    Very interesting and helpful
  • JAKE VILLAFAÑE
    Informative and engaging
  • Mulenga Bwalya
    INSIGHTFUL
  • Krishna Sharma
    Informative and helpful
  • Akansha Choudhary
    Good course
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