Introduction to Globalization
A 12-part course with University of Shed
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- Total Time 1 hr, 39 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 3
- Exercises 53
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57 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 15 CQ
In this lesson, learn key facts about globalization and the origins of the term, plus review several definitions and perspectives of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, learn key facts about globalization and the origins of the term, plus review several definitions and perspectives of globalization.
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 25 CQ
In this lesson, learn about early forms of globalization, like the Columbian Exchange, and review how they differ from modern day globalization.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, learn about early forms of globalization, like the Columbian Exchange, and review how they differ from modern day globalization.
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 35 CQ
In this lesson, learn economic globalization's key features and review some of the organizations which are both the cause and result of economic globalization.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, learn economic globalization's key features and review some of the organizations which are both the cause and result of economic globalization.
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9 minPolitical Science lesson 45 CQ
In this lesson, review the nation state's role and whether its influence has changed in the face of inter-government organizations, like the United Nations.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, review the nation state's role and whether its influence has changed in the face of inter-government organizations, like the United Nations.
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 55 CQ
In this lesson, examine the effect and impact of globalization on society as a whole by examining the increased plurality of ideas and the rise of NGOs.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, examine the effect and impact of globalization on society as a whole by examining the increased plurality of ideas and the rise of NGOs.
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 65 CQ
In this lesson, learn about some of the positives of global culture becoming more homogenous through globalization, as well as some of the negatives.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, learn about some of the positives of global culture becoming more homogenous through globalization, as well as some of the negatives.
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 75 CQ
In this lesson, learn about new global legal institutions and norms being developed in response to macro-level changes and discover what the future may hold.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, learn about new global legal institutions and norms being developed in response to macro-level changes and discover what the future may hold.
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8 minPolitical Science lesson 85 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the impact of climate change on the world, the role that globalization plays, and what can be done to reduce the impact.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, learn about the impact of climate change on the world, the role that globalization plays, and what can be done to reduce the impact.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 93 CQ
Quantifying globalization is a tricky task. In this lesson, learn about different indexes used for measuring globalization and examine the KOF index in depth.
with University of ShedQuantifying globalization is a tricky task. In this lesson, learn about different indexes used for measuring globalization and examine the KOF index in depth.
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6 minPolitical Science lesson 104 CQ
Does everyone benefit from globalization? In this lesson, learn who benefits from globalization, and review why globalization benefits some more than others.
with University of ShedDoes everyone benefit from globalization? In this lesson, learn who benefits from globalization, and review why globalization benefits some more than others.
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7 minPolitical Science lesson 114 CQ
In this lesson, look at specific writers, like Thomas Friedman and Naomi Klein, that have had a profound impact on the study and understanding of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, look at specific writers, like Thomas Friedman and Naomi Klein, that have had a profound impact on the study and understanding of globalization.
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10 minPolitical Science lesson 126 CQ
In this lesson, examine what direction globalization may move in the future by learning about the growth of smartphones, China's growing power, and more.
with University of ShedIn this lesson, examine what direction globalization may move in the future by learning about the growth of smartphones, China's growing power, and more.
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5 minFREEPhilosophy lessonFree3 CQ
This five minute lesson discusses everything you need to know about John Locke, the 17th Century Philosopher whose philosophies influenced the US Constitution.
with University of ShedThis five minute lesson discusses everything you need to know about John Locke, the 17th Century Philosopher whose philosophies influenced the US Constitution.
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4 minFREEPsychology lessonFree3 CQ
This brief lecture examines what Sigmund Freud meant by the id, the superego, and the ego and how their interactions determine psychological balance.
with University of ShedThis brief lecture examines what Sigmund Freud meant by the id, the superego, and the ego and how their interactions determine psychological balance.
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4 minFREEArt Appreciation lessonFree3 CQ
Degas, Monet and Manet are just three of the well-known artists discussed in this brief lesson on Impressionism, which covers the main aspects of the movement.
with University of ShedDegas, Monet and Manet are just three of the well-known artists discussed in this brief lesson on Impressionism, which covers the main aspects of the movement.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson3 CQ
Learn about Kant's Categorical Imperative—that people have moral duties which they must follow—which has shaped Western philosophy for more than two centuries.
with University of ShedLearn about Kant's Categorical Imperative—that people have moral duties which they must follow—which has shaped Western philosophy for more than two centuries.
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2 minChemistry lesson2 CQ
Learn all about the noble gases, their different properties, as well as their uses, in this beginner chemistry lesson from University of Shed.
with University of ShedLearn all about the noble gases, their different properties, as well as their uses, in this beginner chemistry lesson from University of Shed.
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69532 minFREE69-part Political Science courseFree302 CQ
In this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
with William SpanielIn this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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1299 min12-part Political Science course57 CQ
In this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
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1195 min11-part Political Science course53 CQ
For several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
with Arthur JacksonFor several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.