How can we use the things we share in common to address some of the most challenging problems facing the world? This course examines issues concerning poverty, the environment, technology, health care, gender, education and activism to help us understand better how to initiate positive change.
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How to Change the World
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
What are Social Goods? From the Commons to Moral Revolutions
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 148 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 hours to complete
Poverty and Development
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 165 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 hours to complete
Climate Change and Sustainability
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 196 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 hours to complete
Disease and Global Health Care
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 191 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
Reviews
- 5 stars78.57%
- 4 stars12.69%
- 3 stars5.15%
- 2 stars1.58%
- 1 star1.98%
TOP REVIEWS FROM HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD
by MGMay 8, 2017
This course is a broad and understanding of the world
by JWJan 14, 2018
What a meaningful course. It changed my view, showed me that even though it may be small changes that it makes a difference.
by DNAug 14, 2016
An inspiring course. It brings me a view from social engagement point for building a better society :))
by ELNov 22, 2017
Loved it! I learned so much, really valuable information with incredible people. I feel very lucky to have has access to all of this material.
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