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 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

  • Rasheed Kayode Ahmed
    I found the course interesting and eye opener to many facts. Lesson learnt from from it will help one to become a better global citizen and will be used to help one contribute his share in global community. The materials and resource persons provided made the course's time well spent. Thank you.
  • DORIAN ASSER GBENONDJIOU TOTIN
    I really learn a lot about global citizenship. I would say I have more specific idea about my responsibilities and how to stand out. Thank you so much and I appreciate each of the lecturers who delivered the courses so clearly. Let make the world better for tomorrow. I am young, I care about the global issue, and I am a global citizen.
  • Hend Saqawa
    The hard work that was put into delivering this content is incredible, and I must say this final result was very good. Thank you!
  • Aksaule Abu
    I always wanted to be a part of a group, which are trying to make our world better. It is my first time here, and I am totally in love with this program!!
  • Maurine Tuitoek
    It is my first time taking an online course but I'm not dissapointed, I have been educated in the best way with the best lecturers. I'm planning on taking more courses here.
  • Jonas Kangberee
    It was a great honor to receive lectures from such wonderful mentors. I learned a lot and obtained new perspectives that will take me far in life. I look forward to greater opportunities to contribute immensely as a global citizen. Thanks
  • Edith Vorsah
    I have learnt a lot from this course and ready to learn more so as to change the world for the better for all. I love the course.
  • Ayesha Tariq
    I loved this course and will join more like these in the near future.
  • Mercy Kasono
    Before starting this course i did not know what to expect but after going through am more interested than ever.Change is one thing i always want, to see people happy and having enough on their plates.its really woken up the desire to bring change.
  • Aulya Rahmawati Sugandi
    this course would be interest, i have learned a lot of new knowledge, new perspective of glabal citizenship how see the issues such as conflict, poverty and so on. thank you so much for this opportunity
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