University of York
- Start Date: 15 Jul, 2024
- 3 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Review contemporary political crises including climate change, migration, and terrorism, and their impacts on power dynamics.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Explore the political challenges of the 21st century through a critical lens
The 21st century is marked by innovation, shifts in power dynamics, and the fight for equality and human rights, bringing humanity closer to collective progress. However, amidst these positive changes, there are challenges and potential downfalls. Without vigilance, the advancements of the 20th and 21st centuries could easily regress.
On this three-week course from the University of York, you’ll explore the contemporary political crises of climate change, migration, and terrorism, and understand their impact on global power dynamics.
Discern the politics of climate change and their impact on various populations
You’ll start by diving into the complex political landscape of climate change.
As you discover the global efforts to combat climate change, you’ll also unpack the political challenges that hinder progress and people.
Understand how migration is part of politics and international relations
Analyse the power dynamics at play and how different countries frame the debate on refugees and migrants.
Armed with this knowledge, you’ll understand the impact of migration on national and international politics and their policies and how the label ‘crisis’ might not always tell the full story.
Analyse terrorism and counter-terrorism strategies and tactics
Investigate the definitions and perceptions of terrorism before learning how terrorism is shaped by political agendas.
You’ll also unpack how different countries approach counter-terrorism and how these policies might become a crisis in themselves.
Develop a critical perspective on power and crisis
By the end of this course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of some of the major political crises of our time and the skills to analyse and engage with these issues critically.
This course is designed for students and enthusiasts in politics and international relations.
It’s ideal for those interested in understanding 21st-century political crises and their impact on global power dynamics, climate change, migration, and terrorism.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of York
The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best. We are a high-performing, research-intensive Russell Group university, committed to providing an environment where great minds can thrive.
We support our students’ ambitions by offering opportunities to develop and grow, and to learn from the diverse skills and perspectives in our community. Through this approach, we create independent critical thinkers of the future who prosper in a global workplace.
York’s diverse community makes it an inspiring and exciting place to work. Our academics are world-leading in their field, undertaking research that has a global impact and is supported by an informal culture which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. At York, students are taught by these researchers and benefit from their extensive knowledge and real-world experience.
Situated in the historic and cosmopolitan city of York, the University’s green and open campus is an excellent environment in which to live and to learn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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