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International Politics in the Korean Peninsula, Part 1
by Dong-Joon Jo , ChaeEun Cho , Jooyeon Kim , Dain Yoo- 0.0
8 Weeks
An introduction to archetypes of politics and contemporary issues of the inter-Korean relationship. These issues will include the Korean Crisis in 2012, the arms race between the two Koreas, the power succession and the simultaneous (nuclear and economic) build-up strategy in North Korea, and upcoming political events. How to understand prominent inter-Korean issues and political events...
$49
Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea
by Hyun Mee Kim , Yoo Theodore Jun- 4.7
Approx. 17 hours to complete
In particular, it explores how shifting categories of masculinity, and by contrast, femininity have impacted upon, and in turn been influenced by social, cultural, and political change. 2 Novels in Colonial Period and the Emergence of the New Woman 3 The Korean Civil War and Female Employment in Post War South Korea...
Moral Foundations of Politics
by Ian Shapiro- 4.9
Approx. 45 hours to complete
When do governments deserve our allegiance, and when should they be denied it? 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. Rawls, "Justice as fairness: political not metaphysical....
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....
From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development
by Paul Collier- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about the role of government and the key political, social, and economic processes that elevate any society from poverty to prosperity. The role of government and the key political, social and economic processes that affect development; Identify internal political, social, and economic factors that influencedevelopment; Understand how external influences can impact the internal political, social, and economic processes;...
$169
Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World
by Gayle Allard- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This is the second of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. This course will focus on facets of globalization that affect a country´s economic perspectives and decisions. Globalization has recently been the predominant subject in many political debates, and this course will go into the determinants of globalization....
Sustainable Energy
by Michael Golay- 0.0
13 Weeks
Learn to critically analyze modern energy technologies from engineering and socio-political perspectives, and gain the skills necessary to help the world meet rising energy demand while reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change Climate change is an urgent global challenge demanding engineering solutions and large-scale, systems-oriented coordination....
$149
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Sustainable Energy
by Michael Golay- 0.0
13 Weeks
Learn to critically analyze modern energy technologies from engineering and socio-political perspectives, and gain the skills necessary to help the world meet rising energy demand while reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change Climate change is an urgent global challenge demanding engineering solutions and large-scale, systems-oriented coordination....
$149
Global China: From the Mongols to the Ming
by Peter K. Bol , William C. Kirby- 0.0
15 Weeks
Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming. Enroll now to understand the context for these changes, and how the economic and political realities of today’s China originated in the region centuries ago. How New World silver brought together the Americas, Europe, and East Asia....
$99
Espace mondial, a French vision of Global studies
by Bertrand Badie , Marie-Françoise Durand- 4.6
Approx. 20 hours to complete
To explain how globalization rebuilt public policy and social behavior, we study the different political, economic, and social actors - public or private, individual or collective - and the exchanges and interactions between them that are remaking international relations. This course is inspired by a French sociological and historical approach to international relations....