Eligibility
All DMU students are invited to join this extra-curricular DMU Global online learning course organised by the Global Mobility office. This opportunity would be of interest to students interested in developing their intercultural awareness, learning about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and more broadly gaining an understanding of some of the key global issues facing society.
The maximum number of places for this event is 20. Please check our eligibility criteria for further details.
About
The purpose of the course is to engage students in the conversation about current global issues as outlined by the United Nations through the lens of the UN SDGs. Topics such as climate change (Goal 13: Climate action), modern slavery (Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth) and the Black Lives Matter movement (Goal 10: Reduced inequalities) will be addressed over 3-4 weekly sessions and activities requiring approximately 6-8 hours of commitment from participants. A number of speakers from DMU, as well as those from external organisations will contribute to this learning activity.
The World We Live In – Responding to Global Issues Online Course will help enhance your knowledge, and develop a range of intercultural competencies, so that you can play an active role in making a positive social difference in society.
You will be required to complete a mini assignment after each weekly session to demonstrate your engagement and understanding of each topic that is covered. We aim for these to be fun and engaging activities, that will enhance your learning experience.
Course structure
Before you start, you’ll be asked to watch a short introductory video about the course, and share your reasons for participating with other students. You will then cover the following topics over three weeks:
Week 1: Climate Change
Attend a live talk with an expert from a sustainability background, to learn more about global environmental challenges and what we can do to address them.
Week 2: Modern Slavery
Watch a recorded session by a speaker with expertise in the field of modern slavery, learning about global challenges and steps taken to solve them.
Week 3: Black Lives Matter
Guest speakers will present perspectives from US and UK, looking at media depictions of the movement and what happens next in the struggle for racial equality.
Learning objectives
The learning objectives of this DMU Global Online Learning course are to:
Application
If you would like to join this online course, click the ‘Apply now’ button at the bottom of this page. You will receive a full schedule and link to join the sessions to your DMU e-mail account shortly after the deadline. Please, check your inbox as well as junk inbox regularly.