We are so pleased to have you join us as we investigate this crucial topic.
Violence is a leading cause of death, disability and health care use worldwide. Violence is a complex problem and can only be understood and reduced though a multidisciplinary approach.
This course introduces you to experts who study different forms of violence and we will discuss the various causes of violence. You will also learn about efforts to reduce violence and engage in a day of compassion.
We are very fortunate that PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER is participating in our course. He delivers a lecture on the efforts of the Carter Center to end violence around the world, and he engages in a discussion with us about his life and work in human rights.
Do join us for short videos, readings and discussions. And also see our coffee chats, where we (Pamela and Deb) summarize and reflect on each module.
And we want to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via Twitter or through the course, or through our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandingviolence01/.
International Relations, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, Biology, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Social Justice, Public Health
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MT
May 30, 2017
Parfait cours bien creus茅, bien d茅taill茅 et bien dispens茅 par des Prof chevronn茅s! Tous les aspects y sont abord茅s. Chapeau tir茅!
SP
Apr 9, 2018
Very much informative.. this course may help in understanding complex behavior n could help in various aspect relating violence.
From the lesson
Media Portrayal of Violence
In this module we explore how violence is represented in films in terms of character and narrative and we consider how violence is reported in the news, specifically discussing desensitization.