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Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

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Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

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How to dentify and explain the critical actors and forces that shape global affairs.
The history of globalization from the 19th century to now, particularly as it relates to humans’ social, political, and economic interconnectedness.
How to assess key theories and approaches to the workings of global affairs.

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Kategorie: International Relations
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Kategorie: World History
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Kategorie: Public Affairs

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Today’s interdependent global economy and geopolitical landscape connect one country’s interests and actions more than ever to those of other countries and their citizens.

“Global Affairs: The Fundamentals” is designed to provide learners with a detailed understanding of the political, historic, and theoretical contexts that shape our interconnected world. With this knowledge, learners will be able to address complex questions such as when (and why) a government might choose to isolate itself from other countries or engage with them, or respond to global events with a unilateral or multilateral approach. After completing the course, learners will be able to identify and explain the critical actors and forces that shape global affairs; explain the history of globalization from the 19th century to today, particularly as this history relates to humans’ social, political, and economic interconnectedness; and assess key theories and approaches to the workings of global affairs.

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In this opening module, we discuss course aims, organization, and measures for assessment. By familiarizing themselves with this introductory material, learners will prepare themselves for success in later, more content-driven modules.

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1 Video2 Lektüren1 Diskussionsthema

What is “globalization?” What separates a capitalist from a communist government, and why does that matter for how the world works? What exactly is the United Nations anyway? This module answers these questions and more by providing a detailed explanation of the key terms, actors, and ideas in global affairs.

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1 Video16 Lektüren2 Aufgaben3 Diskussionsthemen

1 VideoInsgesamt 1 Minute

Before You Begin1 Minute

16 LektürenInsgesamt 160 Minuten

Introduction to Module Two10 Minuten
The Building Blocks of the Global System10 Minuten
How States are Governed10 Minuten
Political Ideologies and Leanings10 Minuten
How do Forces Outside Government Influence Policymaking?10 Minuten
International Organizations10 Minuten
Fundamental Ideas and Principles in Global Affairs10 Minuten
Explaining Sovereignty10 Minuten
What is Self-Determination?10 Minuten
What are Human Rights?10 Minuten
When (and Why) Do Countries Work Together?10 Minuten
Unilateralism vs. Multilateralism10 Minuten
The Liberal World Order10 Minuten
Why Do Countries Work Against Each Other?10 Minuten
Ongoing Challenges to the Liberal World Order10 Minuten
Related Readings10 Minuten

2 AufgabenInsgesamt 60 Minuten

Module Two Quiz30 Minuten
Knowledge Check30 Minuten

3 DiskussionsthemenInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Module Two Discussion Forum (Optional)10 Minuten
Re-Thinking Sovereignty (Optional)10 Minuten
Module Two Discussion Forum (Optional)10 Minuten

Human history is a story of interaction, but when did that interaction begin? How has human interaction and connection slowed or hastened over time? Module Three explores the long history of human interconnectedness, paying particular attention to the last two hundred years of world history.

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1 Video11 Lektüren1 Aufgabe2 Diskussionsthemen

1 VideoInsgesamt 1 Minute

Before You Begin1 Minute

11 LektürenInsgesamt 110 Minuten

Introduction to Module Three10 Minuten
The World Before 190010 Minuten
Timeline: Essential Events Before 1900 10 Minuten
World History from 1900-194510 Minuten
Essential Events Between 1900 and 194510 Minuten
The Cold War World, 1945-199110 Minuten
Essential Events Between 1945 and 199110 Minuten
Impacts from the End of the Cold War10 Minuten
The Globalized World, 1991–Present10 Minuten
Essential Events, 1991–Present10 Minuten
Related Readings10 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Module Three Quiz30 Minuten

2 DiskussionsthemenInsgesamt 20 Minuten

Module Three Discussion Forum (Optional)10 Minuten
Module Three Discussion Board (Optional)10 Minuten

How do policymakers understand global affairs and make decisions based on events unfolding in the world? Module Four explores the various strategy-based and theoretical approaches that exist to help structure our understanding of global affairs, guide policymakers in setting priorities, and help analysts understand events and make predictions based on them.

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1 Video11 Lektüren1 Aufgabe3 Diskussionsthemen

1 VideoInsgesamt 1 Minute

Before You Begin1 Minute

11 LektürenInsgesamt 110 Minuten

Introduction to Module Four10 Minuten
Fundamental Debates in Global Affairs10 Minuten
Isolationism vs. Engagement10 Minuten
Isolationism vs. Engagement in World War I10 Minuten
Idealism vs. Realism10 Minuten
Idealism Versus Realism in the Tiananmen Square Crackdown10 Minuten
Other Theories of International Relations10 Minuten
Constructivist Approaches to Global Affairs10 Minuten
Marxism10 Minuten
Feminist Approaches to Global Affairs10 Minuten
Related Readings10 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Module 4 Quiz30 Minuten

3 DiskussionsthemenInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Module Four Discussion Forum (Optional)10 Minuten
Isolationism vs. Engagement Discussion Board10 Minuten
Module Three Discussion Board (Optional)10 Minuten

This module concludes the course. In it, learners will read a brief summary of the material they have covered, take a full course assessment, and explore some additional steps to continue their global affairs learning journey.