Contemporary World Course
This Contemporary World Course equips humanities educators to transform global issues into compelling lessons. It integrates media literacy, post-1945 history, and practical classroom strategies to cultivate critical thinking and informed engagement among 15–17-year-old students facing today's challenges.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Contemporary World Course guides you in crafting a targeted three-lesson unit on a current global issue, from choosing pertinent topics and exploring their origins since 1945 to devising engaging activities. Master teaching media literacy, facilitating source analysis, managing time effectively, differentiating for varied learners, and developing practical assessments with credible articles, visuals, and digital resources suited to students aged 15–17.
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Develop skills
- Design concise three-lesson units with clear objectives, pacing, and engagement for teenagers.
- Develop source literacy by verifying news, comparing accounts, and identifying media bias.
- Connect events from 1945 to today, linking decolonisation, Cold War, and treaties to current issues.
- Create quick, high-impact assessments including reflections, posters, and short presentations.
- Differentiate lessons by scaffolding language, supporting diverse learners, and enhancing access.
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