Open to PublicOngoingSelf-paced

Becoming Global Citizens for a Sustainable Society

Application 09-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2024
Learning 09-30-2019 ~ 12-31-2024(274 Weeks)
Course ID 2024_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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Course Reviews

  • Talha ahmed Shaikh
    learned a a lot of new things and ideas which can help me out later on in future.
  • Md. Hajrat Balal
    I learn some new things from this course which broaden my outlook toward the society.
  • Iwan Wardimansyah
    This course is very interesting and the course is given by great people. I am very happy to have the opportunity to gain knowledge from them ... Thank you
  • Asmaau Yahya
    This course has been an eye opener and a reminder in a lot of ways. I'm glad I am privileged to be a participant .
  • Stephen RB Sapiera
    This course has been very comprehensive. I appreciated the interviews, lectures, and panel discussions from industry leaders. They truly provided a clearer picture of what is a Global Citizen and how we all are integral in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Puji Syara Anggia
    I'm very pleased to be one of participans in this course. This course was very insightful and pushed me to become a global citizenship in my beloved country, Indonesia.
  • Karla Ray Mendoza
    This course has provided me with a lot of knowledge and insights. Now, I am more inspired to create change and become an active global citizen.
  • Sabina Odegua Ogunsanya
    I am glad I came across the opportunity to take this course! It was very educational and enlightening. I am a proud Global Citizen
  • Osazemen Aghedo
    This course has been enlightening. I am ready to take up the responsibility. I am a SDGs Advocate and I am a Global Citizen
  • Alisson Yheraldin Onzueta Caballero
    I believe that through this workshop I was given the opportunity to enhance, improve my characteristics, expand my perspective and help to value more cultural diversity and erase prejudice.