Course: Global Citizenship in a Connected World

Dr Tony Capstick, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, explains how the speed of change presents challenges in globalisation using the example of social media. Dr Tony Capstick talks about globalisation …

In Steps 1.8 and 1.9, you looked at what it means to be a global citizen, the concept of culture and the importance of intercultural competence in our ever more …

As you heard in the previous Step, culture is a “fluid and creative social force”. So how is it possible to become interculturally competent? A widely accepted definition of intercultural …

Before arguing the case for education in creating a fair and equitable world, lets look at two strong modern assumptions about its role. The first is meritocracy, which is examined …

“Global citizenship is a mindset. It’s what you do and how you act, the kinds of decisions you make every day”, says Dr Caroline Baylon, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University …

What rights and responsibilities do you feel you have? Does anything prevent you from exercising them? Watch Nevada-Aaliyah talk about her experiences of migration and how they affect her sense …

How rights and responsibilities are upheld in international law and ethics significantly shapes our understanding of the duties of States and civil societies. Dr Vicky Kapogianni explains how international law …

The emergence of global citizenship is reshaping the worlds of art, business, culture, education, human and labour rights, religion, public health, and politics, as well as our interaction with the …

You’ve looked at why global citizenship is important and how we can’t avoid the implications of the interconnected world in our daily lives. You’ve also looked at culture and the …

One of the ways you can ‘think globally and act locally’ is through volunteering. The University of Reading (ISLI) has partnered with the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to provide …

In Week 1, you looked at culture and the impact intercultural encounters can have on your thinking. However, it’s important to examine our assumptions about cultures, and learn to distinguish …

Before converting the possible solutions you’ve mapped out into action, consider how traditional economic frameworks have contributed to many of the global issues we face, and discover a new model …

What difference does getting to know people from other cultures make? Watch Nevada-Aaliyah talking about her experiences of meeting people who are different from her at University, and the impact …

The interconnected nature of the world we live in means that we have more access today to cultures different to our own than at any other point in history. This …

The concept of global citizenship has its historical roots in the aftermath of the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 and the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human …