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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

  • Jusmaidi Sahriadi
    This course opens my mind to know better about the SDGs and its implementation. Hopefully the 17 of SDGs could be implemented in 2030.
  • Sonia Banu Shaik Mohammed
    This course is really amazing, it helps us to think widely and gives much more encouragement to make our society a better place to live it. I completed this course and I'm really looking forward to implementing it and to share my knowledge about it with my peers and students.
  • Raissa Soamanjary
    I just started to apply for this course, I'm really looking forward to learning something new
  • Gladys Sakaula
    This course has made me have a deeper understanding of what GCED is and am really encouraged to take other courses in relation to global citizenship education.
  • Jonathan Ekwang
    Hello. I recently started this course but it has given me an insight in being more open-minded.
  • JAMES AMARAH KOROMA
    Currently, I am soaked with lots of inspiration to do more by increasing my thinking capacity as a global citizen to provide the necessary solution to the everyday challenges affecting humanity globally. I have already finished the course and now is implementation what I have learned!
  • Confidence Mtimba Confidence Mtimba
    I have just started this course but the 3 lectures I have listened to so far have left me with a challenge to think outside the box so as to achieve the global goals
  • Oluwafunmilayo Ojudun
    I'm new here and I've only watched the first video yet. I can't wait to get neck-deep in the course. I've always loved to be involved in community development and this is going to boost my career. Looking forward to learning a lot more on this platform. Thank you!
  • Sarah Odico Sarah Odico
    The course has been challenging, helping one to think and see things from a wider scope. I am enjoying the courses and it has been educative all through.
  • Aries Mercado
    I really find this course especially the lectures helpful and highly informative. Kudos!
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