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Moral Foundations of Politics
by Ian Shapiro- 4.9
Approx. 45 hours to complete
We start with a survey of the major political theories of the Enlightenment: Utilitarianism, Marxism, and the social contract tradition. Next, we turn to the rejection of Enlightenment political thinking, again exploring both classical and contemporary formulations. Jean-Jaques Rousseau, The Social Contract and the First and Second Discourses, Book I Ch....
Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1
by Cameron Campbell- 4.6
Approx. 14 hours to complete
It introduces concepts, standards, and principles of social science research to the interested non-expert. Learners who complete the course will be able to assess evidence and critically evaluate claims about important social phenomena. 3 Theory and evidence in social science 6 Differences between social science and other disciplines 6 Political and social change...
Foundations of International Political Economy
by Robert Lee Reed (MBA)- 4.4
2 hours on-demand video
Explore the Political Institutions, International Organizations, and Social Considerations that Shape the Global Economy This course in International Political Economy gives students a unique perspective and allows them to understand how the international economy influences, and is influenced by, political organizations and social concerns. Compare and contrast the Liberal, Mercantilist, Marxist, and Constructivist theories of international political economy...
$12.99
Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action
by Michaela Zint- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
2) Describe how insights from the social sciences can be employed to create change at the individual, community, and political levels. 3) Feel empowered to continue to influence how you, your community, and political leaders address and respond to climate change. Use #UMichActonClimate on social media to share what you're doing and connect with other learners....
Federalism & Decentralization: Evaluating Africa's Track Record
by Dr. Jan Erk- 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete
In this political science course you will learn about the twin concepts of federalism and decentralization. Following a general overview of both federalism and decentralization, we will examine a number of case-studies from Africa where federalism and decentralization have been changing the continent’s political landscape in the last twenty years, coinciding with unprecedented levels of economic growth....
Israel State and Society
by Michal Frenkel- 4.7
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Nevertheless, both those who support Israel and those who are critical of its geopolitical standing and policies, usually have a very limited knowledge about the Israeli society and its political system. Who are the Israelis – Demographic dynamics and their social consequences A society of immigrants – multiculturalism and social stratification...
New Zealand Landscape as Culture: Wai (Water)
by Lydia Wevers , Maria Bargh- 0.0
4 Weeks
Come and learn about the water systems and the ocean of New Zealand and their complex geological and cultural histories. Featuring guest appearances from other experts, this course will encourage you to think about landscape as an expression of culture, and allow you to transfer these ideas to the landscape you live in....
$50
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The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science
by Manuel Sanjurjo Rivo , Mario Merino , Eduardo Ahedo , Manuel Soler- 0.0
7 Weeks
Explore the history of space travel and learn the basics of aerospace engineering. The cultural, political and sociological repercussions are extraordinary, and the amount of resources dedicated to space exploration is enormous. Fundamentals of aerospace engineering, including how to move in space and how rockets work The key aspects of space systems and the space environment...
$129
Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration
by Steve Kennedy , Simon W. Moolenaar , Berglind Orradóttir , Joris De Vente , Isabel C Barrio , Thorunn Petursdottir , Rob van Tulder- 4.5
Approx. 40 hours to complete
Learners get to design their own innovative business model for landscape restoration with 4 returns: return of natural capital, return of social capital, return of inspiration and return of financial capital. In the first MOOC you get comprehensive knowledge of landscape degradation and landscape restoration from both the perspective of natural science and from an economics and management perspective....
What is Social?
by Randy Hlavac- 4.6
Approx. 7 hours to complete
" MOOC is for business owners, executives, and marketing professionals who want to significantly improve their abilities to grow their social strategy using effective, proven methodologies. For MOOC 1, the toolkit includes a special video from Alessandro Acquisti on Big Data and a set of studies done by IBM on engagement and social marketing strategies with bottom-line profits....