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Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People
by Anneloes Raes- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
Of course, we are not machines, and certainly not programmable. Here we look at team functioning and effectiveness. Using the widely used input – process – output model of team effectiveness, we consider such topics as team diversity, team processes, and team outcomes. - Learning And Self-Efficacy Required Reading Week 4: Cultural Competence...
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I
by Professor Asher Susser- 4.7
Approx. 7 hours to complete
We will also focus on the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its impact on the region and will conclude with an in depth analysis of the “Arab Spring” by placing these contemporary revolutionary events in their historical context. 4 World War One and the Demise of Empire (part 4) 5 The Saudis and the Hashemites in the Arabian Peninsula...
Classical Sociological Theory
by Bart van HeerikhuizenTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 13 hours to complete
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. 2 Mechanic and Organic Solidarity 5 Egoistic and Altruistic Suicide...
Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions
by Pamela R. Jeffries , Sabrina Beroz , Pamela Slaven-Lee , Crystel Farina , Karen Lewis , Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst , Suzan Kardong-Edgren- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
During each module, you will learn about 7 key components of Clinical Simulation Across the Health Professions and its' impact in your current position as a healthcare professional. News & World Report, the George Washington University School of Nursing educates and inspires nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate person-centered health care. Concepts and Educational Activities Promoting Simulations and Safe Patient Care...
Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction
by Roberta Ruggiero , Philip D. Jaffé , Jean Zermatten- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Drawing on the contributions of several academic disciplines including law, psychology, sociology, history, educational and health sciences, economy and anthropology, an interdisciplinary approach guides the student into a selection of critical issues concerning children’s rights. International standards and monitoring systems 4 Children’s Rights and Recognition 7 Childhood policy and children's subjective indicators...
Greek and Roman Mythology
by Peter Struck- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Or are they just entertaining stories that people like to tell over and over? How ancient myths and rituals interact teaches us a lot about both of these powerful cultural forms. In contrast to the scarcity of information about Homer, we know a great deal about Vergil’s life and historical context, allowing us insight into myth-making in action....
Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies
by Richard Schechner- 4.9
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Performance Studies: An Introduction explores the wide world of performance--from theatre, dance, and music to ritual, play, political campaigns, social media, and the performances of everyday life. And it spans historical periods from the art of the paleolithic caves to YouTube and the avantgarde. Compare, analyze, and interpret performances of their own and other cultures...
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Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims
by Dr. Roger Louis Martínez-Dávila- 4.5
Approx. 27 hours to complete
We evaluate the many identities of the peninsula known as Christian Hispania, Jewish Sefarad, and Islamic al-Andalus. We explore the unique role of the Jewish community who Muslims and Christians depended upon as political and cultural intermediaries as well as their intellectual collaborators. OPTIONAL: Religious and Cultural Competition Among Islamic Taifas...
Effective Sales – An Overview
by Nelson Yoshida , Edson Ito , Cesar Rodrigues , Samantha Mazzero- 4.5
Approx. 21 hours to complete
This specialization course focus on providing conceptual and practical guidance on sales planning and management. Therefore, learners of different academic backgrounds may benefit from doing this specialization, which is structured to support sales planning and management from a methodological standpoint. And this approach applies to a diverse range of sectors. Video 4 - The integration of strategy, marketing, and sales...
Fashion as Design
by Paola Antonelli , Michelle Millar Fisher , Stephanie Kramer , Anna Burckhardt- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
Among all objects of design, our clothes are the most universal and intimate. Like other kinds of design, fashion thrives on productive tensions between form and function, automation and craftsmanship, standardization and customization, universality and self-expression, and pragmatism and utopian vision. Investigate garments through multiple lenses including politics, identity, and economics....