How to Change the World
How can we use the things we share in common to address some of the most challenging problems facing the world? This course examines issues concerning poverty, the environment, technology, health care, gender, education and activism to help us understand better how to initiate positive change.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
What are Social Goods? From the Commons to Moral Revolutions
Week 2
Poverty and Development
Week 3
Climate Change and Sustainability
Week 4
Disease and Global Health Care
Week 5
Women, Education and Social Change
Week 6
Looking Back, Looking Foward
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Great experience that has changed my perspective of the world and my role in it. I would like to take this opportunity to thank professor Roth for taking on this course and offering it to everyone.
Loved it! I learned so much, really valuable information with incredible people. I feel very lucky to have has access to all of this material.
An inspiring course. It brings me a view from social engagement point for building a better society :))
What a meaningful course. It changed my view, showed me that even though it may be small changes that it makes a difference.
