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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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GCED Online Campus
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

Course Reviews

  • 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
  • Alissar Azzam
    this course was really beyond what i expected, and being an international relations student and concerned citziens, it's been very much rewarding as well; very rich with information, very engaging, and very eye-opening! I am now more than ever inspired and determined to take action, and would like to thank all the professors and APCEIU for the opportunity!
  • Shardul Dave
    this course is beyond my expectation, the language and way of developing content flow is really remarkable ! surely it will bring a change in world !
  • susannah onacha
    have enjoyed the lectures since are easily understood and well organized. my attempt to the quiz was somehow poor due to the poor connectivity ability between me and the server.
  • obaidullah rahmani
    The lectures and the themes were fantastic, enjoyed a lot. It gives us lots of idea about the global sustainable development
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