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Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice
by Edwin Bakker , Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn- 4.8
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
Terrorism has arguably been one of the defining factors of our age. It frequently makes headlines, threatening or attacking governments, private business and ordinary citizens. And in many parts of the world, it has been one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability. But what does this exactly mean?...
Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics
by Marc van Oostendorp- 4.7
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
Everywhere, every day, everybody uses language. There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different languages. Join us to explore the miracles of human language!...
Social Norms, Social Change I
by Cristina Bicchieri- 4.6
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
This is a course on social norms, the rules that glue societies together. It teaches how to diagnose social norms, and how to distinguish them from other social constructs, like customs or conventions. These distinctions are crucial for effective policy interventions aimed to create new, beneficial norms or eliminate harmful ones....
Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World
by Bibi van den Berg , Ruth Prins- 4.8
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
Security and safety challenges rank among the most pressing issues of modern times. Challenges such as, cyber-crime, terrorism, and environmental disasters impact the lives of millions across the globe. These issues also rank high on the agenda of politicians, international organizations and businesses. They also feature prominently in the public conscience and in governmental policies....
The Changing Global Order
by Madeleine Hosli- 4.7
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Approx. 30 hours to complete
How are international power relations changing and how can global peace and stability be maintained? This course familiarizes you with some main theories of international relations, shows how the global order is gradually changing and discusses how selected international and regional organizations contribute to the maintenance of global peace and security....
Consonants of American English Pronunciation
by Helen Nam , Marla Yoshida , Meg ParkerTop Instructor , Emily Wong- 4.8
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
In this first course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice all of the consonant sounds of American English, including some pairs of consonants that are especially tricky. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of consonant sounds....
Sports and Society
by Orin Starn- 4.8
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
Sports play a giant role in contemporary society worldwide. But few of us pause to think about the larger questions of money, politics, race, sex, culture, and commercialization that surround sports everywhere. This course draws on the tools of anthropology, sociology, history, and other disciplines to give you new perspectives on the games we watch and play....
Serious Gaming
by Jeroen Jansz , Mijke Slot- 4.5
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
Have you ever wondered how playing games can help us to train people, deal with societal challenges or raise awareness of contemporary social issues? In this MOOC you will learn the ins and outs of games that are designed with exactly those purposes in mind: serious games. Watch the teaser for this MOOC here: https://www....
Understanding Korean Politics
by Chung-in Moon- 4.8
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course will select six most outstanding issues in contemporary Korean politics and will engage in an in-depth, interactive inquiry of those issue. The course will expose students to contending theories and empirical reality at first hand. After completing this course, learners will be able to 1. Grasp the most salient and timely aspects of Korean politics....
Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers
by Edwige SimonTop Instructor- 4.8
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
This course is for language educators who wish to learn how to build and teach a blended language course. You may receive 1. 5 Graduate Teacher Education credits (GRTE) for completing this course. See below for more information. This course is divided into four modules. In the third module, we are going to focus on the unit level....
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