Contemporary World Course
Contemporary World Course equips humanities teachers to transform global issues into engaging lessons. It combines media literacy, recent history from 1945 onward, and practical classroom strategies to develop critical thinking in 15–17-year-old students, preparing them to understand and engage with today's world effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Contemporary World Course guides you in creating a targeted three-lesson unit on a current global issue. Start by choosing a key topic and exploring its origins after 1945, then plan engaging activities. Master teaching media literacy, analysing sources, managing time, adapting for varied learners, and designing assessments with trustworthy articles, images, and online materials for teens aged 15–17.
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Develop skills
- Design focused 3-lesson units with clear goals, timing, and ways to engage young people.
- Develop source literacy: check news facts, compare stories, and identify media bias.
- Link events from 1945 to now: connect decolonization, Cold War, and agreements to today's problems.
- Make fast, effective assessments: use reflections, posters, and brief talks.
- Adapt lessons for all: simplify language, help different learners, and improve access.
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