Name: Understanding Violence
Brand: Emory University
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.6 (80 reviews)

Back to Understanding Violence

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Understanding Violence by Emory University

4.6

stars

290 ratings

About the Course

We are so pleased to have you join us as we investigate this crucial topic. Violence is a leading cause of death, disability and health care use worldwide. Violence is a complex problem and can only be understood and reduced though a multidisciplinary approach. This course introduces you to experts who study different forms of violence and we will discuss the various causes of violence. You will also learn about efforts to reduce violence and engage in a day of compassion. We are very fortunate that PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER is participating in our course. He delivers a lecture on the efforts of the Carter Center to end violence around the world, and he engages in a discussion with us about his life and work in human rights. Do join us for short videos, readings and discussions. And also see our coffee chats, where we (Pamela and Deb) summarize and reflect on each module. And we want to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via Twitter or through the course, or through our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandingviolence01/....

Top reviews

Jun 21, 2016

Excellent course. It makes you analyze yourself own thoughts and ideas about violence.

Oct 3, 2016

Good general overview. Only wish it was longer and could cover material in more detail.

Filter by:

76 - 81 of 81 Reviews for Understanding Violence

By Johanna P B

•

Sep 29, 2021

Would be better if more time was spent on the lectures and less on chats and discussion board questions which are never productive.

By DEBORA B

•

Oct 11, 2021

This course was informative in some ways and seemed outdated in others.

By Marianne W

•

Aug 20, 2016

Great course.

By Katie G

•

Feb 2, 2021

This course helped me understand the roots of violence, how I can help clients dealing with violence, and how I can help lessen it in my society. The content is VERY important, but the presentation was not my cup of tea. There were many different instructors, none of whom seemed to be versed on how to engage listeners through video presentation. May times we are left listening to someone's monotone lecture as we watched their eyes go back and forth reading a teleprompter. I hope that the presentations can be edited to be more engaging. I recommend watching high rated course and studying what it takes to engage an audience. The actual content is so important!