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Michael S. Roth

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How to Change the World

Wesleyan University

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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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Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Beginner Level

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Michael S. Roth

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3 Courses

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Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

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

7 videos

Introduction: Social Good and Tragedy of the Commons21mGenealogy of the Idea of Social Good23mReciprocity and Giving Back to the Commons19mFrom Legitimate Communal Regulation to Pressures for Exploitation23mFisheries Forests and Sustainable Productivity22mCultures of Trust and Reinforcing the Commons by Practicing Cooperation21mFrom Copyright to Communities of Cooperative Practice16m

1 reading

Poverty and Development

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 165 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Climate Change and Sustainability

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 196 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

9 videos

Climate Change and Sustainability23mGlobal Challenges and Local Responses23mMaking a Difference and Varied Challenges17mGrassroots Politics and Climate Change (1)22mPolitics and the Disruption of Ecosystems21mConversation with a Climate Economist on Risk Management21mRisk, Assessment and Reducing Likelihood of Disaster16mConversation on Energy, Sustainability and Solution Science23mSolution Science and What We Can Do26m

1 reading

Disease and Global Health Care

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 191 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD

by SANov 9, 2021

Lectures give one a good perspective on different issues. Some links mentioned in readings don't work. A good course to get a sense of major global challenges.

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 BNSep 3, 2022

This is an excellent course! It also has wonderful reading material and resources.

by ICAug 23, 2021

Makes you think critically about everyones role in changing the world with concrete actions. We should not take things for granted or think that it is someone else's responsibility.

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