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How to Change the World

Wesleyan University

How to Change the World is a compelling course that explores pressing global challenges and potential solutions, emphasizing the power of collective action and cooperation. Through thought-provoking discussions, it delves into poverty, climate change, health care, gender equality, and education, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of these critical issues.

The course comprises six modules:

  • Module 1: Explores the concept of social goods and the commons, shedding light on the importance of cooperation and trust in addressing societal challenges.
  • Module 2: Focuses on poverty and development, examining multi-pronged efforts to end poverty and promote inclusive economic growth.
  • Module 3: Delves into climate change and sustainability, highlighting the need for global and local responses to combat environmental challenges.
  • Module 4: Explores disease and global health care, emphasizing the importance of holistic responses and effective testing to address major health challenges.
  • Module 5: Examines the intersection of women, education, and social change, showcasing the transformative impact of education in empowering women and driving societal progress.
  • Module 6: Encourages reflection and practical idealism, giving participants the opportunity to share their thoughts and engage in peer review.

Participants will gain valuable insights and inspiration to initiate positive change in their communities and beyond.

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How to Change the World
Course Modules

How to Change the World comprises six modules that delve into concepts of social goods, poverty, climate change, global health, women empowerment, and practical idealism, offering comprehensive insights into driving positive change.

What are Social Goods? From the Commons to Moral Revolutions

Module 1: Explores the concept of social goods and the commons, shedding light on the importance of cooperation and trust in addressing societal challenges.

Poverty and Development

Module 2: Focuses on poverty and development, examining multi-pronged efforts to end poverty and promote inclusive economic growth.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Module 3: Delves into climate change and sustainability, highlighting the need for global and local responses to combat environmental challenges.

Disease and Global Health Care

Module 4: Explores disease and global health care, emphasizing the importance of holistic responses and effective testing to address major health challenges.

Women, Education and Social Change

Module 5: Examines the intersection of women, education, and social change, showcasing the transformative impact of education in empowering women and driving societal progress.

Looking Back, Looking Foward

Module 6: Encourages reflection and practical idealism, giving participants the opportunity to share their thoughts and engage in peer review.

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