Section: Module 4: Human Rights and People | Global Solutions for Peace, Equality, and Sustainability: Building a More Just World | NextGenU.org

  • Course objectives covered in this module:
    • Question what we can do as individuals to build trust and empathy in our communities, and transform our culture to a culture of peace?
    • Critique the relevance of Bruce Mau's film to our discussions on global governance.
    • Module 4: Lesson 1: Human Rights
       

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 3 hours and 56 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Watch the entire video. (5 mins)

      DesmondTutu PeaceFoundation - 2012

    • Watch the entire video. (53 mins)

      IPPNW Canada - 2020

    • Step 1: Review 

      Read the materials provided for this lesson and watch the videos listed below:


      Step 2: Respond 

      Prepare a 300-400 word discussion reflecting on the following questions:

      • What can we do as individuals to build trust and empathy in our communities and transform our culture into a culture of peace?
      • How can trust be restored in the aftermath of tensions/conflicts? Provide an example of successful strategies or interventions.

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • Module 4: Lesson 2: We The People
       

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 4 hours and 54 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Watch the entire video. (32 mins)

      The World Around - 2020

    • Watch the entire video(1 hour 10 mins)

      IPPNW Canada - 2020

    • Step 1: Review

      Read the materials provided for this lesson and watch the video below:


      Step 2: Respond

      Analyze and prepare a 300-400 word discussion piece explaining the relevance of the Bruce Mau film to in-course discussions on global governance. Ensure you elaborate on how his principles can be applied to build and sustain a Just Global Order.

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • Recommended Additional Readings

    • Read the entire page. (3 mins)

      Campaign for a UN Parliamentary Assembly

    • Read the entire page. (2 mins)

      United Nations

    • Read the entire page. (5 mins)

      United Nations

    • Explore the webpage to familiarize yourself with its role. (5 mins)

      United Nations Human Rights

    • Explore the webpage to familiarize yourself with its role. (5 mins)

      International Monetary Fund

    • Watch the entire video. (4 mins)

      BrightVibes - 2020