Arctic communities have diverse histories and roles in local, regional and global economies. However, the scope and scale of globalization has increased so quickly that vulnerable Arctic communities are facing new kinds of challenges to their survival. In this 3-week MOOC, a unique collaboration between the University of Alberta and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you will investigate the challenges faced by Indigenous, North American, Russian and Nordic Arctic communities in a modern world. So join us as we venture above the 60th parallel North, and explore how these fascinating communities adjust to change while maintaining their ways of life, socio-economic histories, and cultural traditions.
EW
Very informative and thought provoking course. Thank you.
DJ
It is a well designed course which explains the economy and geography of the area very nicely. It has rekindled my interest in the arctic area, especially the indigenous communities.
ML
I was unfamilar withhistory as related to the artic
JR
I found this course very intersting and iknformative Highly recommended
PF
The instructors both made clear and easily understood presentations. The chronological home rule order test question seemed arbitrary and offered no real world value. (and yes I missed it!)
HK
Only critical comment is that UofA really needs to fix all the spelling errors in the text, of which there are many, and not just in this course. Otherwise, pretty good intro course.
ML
Great information. Thank you for putting this together - one of the most important topics of our modern era.
BU
i would wish to come and do masters with the institute but then financial problems may not support me thanks for this free courses
JA
Very informative course and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you.
BM
I gained new information and knowledge about all the Arctic regions. I realize this was just an introductory course and now will be interested to find out more and be more aware.
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I found this course very informative with respect to understanding the Arctic social and environmental demands necessary for the local inhabitants to sustain their cultural values and ways while accommodating the demands of mining and gas and oil exploration and development.
This course provided an introductory overview of Arctic economies and offered a glimpse into arctic communities, the impacts of globalization and sustainable development The course outline was easy to navigate, and goals/outcomes clearly set forth. If you are interested in learning more about arctic communities I would highly recommend this course
I gained new information and knowledge about all the Arctic regions. I realize this was just an introductory course and now will be interested to find out more and be more aware.
Gives a history of globalization in the Arctic, and presents some indigenous views regarding it. Unfortunately, there is not a lot about indigenous cultural values and despite the fact it talks about the importance of listening to and respecting the values of others it does not usually show both sides of the argument on e.g. the reasons some conservationists campaigned against polar bear hunts for tourists, or commercial fur production and whaling. Some facts are also wrong, for example the presenter claims that polar bear populations are not in decline.
This is the best of the three Arctic MOOCs from U of Alberta and I enjoyed it very much---but it could still be better. As at least one other reviewer mentioned some of the quizzes had iffy answers---and question one of the final noncredit quiz was genuinely annoying---but at least these quizzes didn't have the typos found in the other MOOCs.
Also the speakers were very good but I don't believe were ever identified---as with other U of Alberta MOOCS the advertised speakers were not the ones actually presenting the lectures.
So 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.
It was a very good course, which made me understand the importance of the Arctic economy to the global economy. Learn about each major region of the Arctic and explore human, cultural, geographical, historical, economic and political organizations. Explore how Arctic society seeks environmental, cultural and social sustainability while participating in the global process, as well as the three kinds of knowledge we need to develop.
Extremely interesting and sunstantive. I can't believe I knew so little about the other areas of the arctic such as in Northern Russia, Sweden Finland and the Faroe Islands. Thank you so much for making this ocurse free. As a retired person, I truly appreciate your university and your staff who offer this course.
Hello, That was fantastic. I really enjoyed this course, the history and instruction. This is my 2nd course. i also completed Indigenous Canada. Another course offered and truly enjoyed. #everychildmatters
Tara Scott London, On. canada.
Only critical comment is that UofA really needs to fix all the spelling errors in the text, of which there are many, and not just in this course. Otherwise, pretty good intro course.
It is a well designed course which explains the economy and geography of the area very nicely. It has rekindled my interest in the arctic area, especially the indigenous communities.
I loved this course. Gave me great inside in the historical and contemporary Arctic Economy. Thanks University of Alberta (and Tromso) for putting this online for free.
very interesting,I have no idea of the real situation of the people who live in the Arctic and the importance of this economy in our world
i would wish to come and do masters with the institute but then financial problems may not support me thanks for this free courses
I loved it, super interesting to learn about the arctic. and I share 100% the conclusion of the teacher. thanks for sharing story
I found this course very intersting and iknformative Highly recommended
Very informative and thought provoking course. Thank you.
Very informative course and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you.
Eccellent course, congratulations!
tres. beau. cour
Very Informative