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With the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary behind us, we’re officially in the midst of U.S presidential primary season. CourseTalk’s compiled a list of courses to get you ready to cast your ballot or just make sense of what you see in the news. Use these five courses to learn more about the political process and some of the major issues surfacing in this year’s election.
American Government
Start here for a comprehensive view of U.S. government, from the country’s founding to the present day; this class is perfect for learners with little prior knowledge who are looking for a deep dive into American politics. You’ll learn about the Constitution, political parties, elections, civil rights and much, much more. For $49 (plus the cost of a StraighterLine membership and a textbook), you’ll get lessons on 15 topics, as well 3 transferable college credits upon passing the class. This option is self-paced, so sign up at your convenience!
American Political Thought
While this course also looks at American government in both a historical and modern context, it emphasizes the ideas upon which the system is based. You’ll read about theories relating to religion, state power, minority rights and more from authors like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and W.E.B. Du Bois. This class was originally offered at MIT in 2004, and its materials have been archived so you can work through them at your own pace for free (although you may need to pay for whatever reading material you can’t find at the library). It’s a great way to help you explore your own political opinions!
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Sadly, terrorism is a major concern for many modern U.S. voters, meaning that counterterrorism plans are likely to play a central role in the 2016 presidential election. This free course will help you can better understand those plans and other efforts to fight terrorism, as well as terrorism itself. Taught by a team of instructors from Georgetown University, the class is designed to be completed in 9 weeks, but you’re free to work at your own pace. It’s currently in archive mode, allowing you to access all content from the course’s last run. If you want to receive a certificate for your work, add the class to your CourseTalk Course Tracker to be notified about its next live start date!
Capitalism in Crisis: The Global Economic Crisis Explained
Another critical issue facing voters and candidates this election cycle is the economy. Brush up on the basics of the economic crisis that’s still reverberating around the globe with this $100, self-paced course. Richard Duncan – author of three books on the crisis, who has more than 25 years working in financial markets – will take you through the recession’s causes and effects in 16 video lessons so you can help elect a president who can return the U.S. to long-term economic stability.
Civil Liberties, Privacy, and the Constitution
Here, Khan Academy and the Aspen Institute provide 17 brief videos to help you decide where you stand on the debates currently raging about civil liberties and privacy. How much government oversight is appropriate in reach realm? You’ll be better able to make informed judgments after hearing from a variety of experts in this free class.
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American Government
- StraighterLine
Start here for a comprehensive view of U.S. government, from the country’s founding to the present day; this class is perfect for learners with little prior knowledge who are looking for a deep dive into American politics. You’ll learn about the Constitution, political parties, elections, civil rights and much, much more. For $49 (plus the cost of a StraighterLine membership and a textbook), you’ll get lessons on 15 topics, as well 3 transferable college credits upon passing the class. This option is self-paced, so sign up at your convenience!
American Political Thought
- MIT OpenCourseWare
While this course also looks at American government in both a historical and modern context, it emphasizes the ideas upon which the system is based. You’ll read about theories relating to religion, state power, minority rights and more from authors like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and W.E.B. Du Bois. This class was originally offered at MIT in 2004, and its materials have been archived so you can work through them at your own pace for free (although you may need to pay for whatever reading material you can’t find at the library). It’s a great way to help you explore your own political opinions!
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- edX
Sadly, terrorism is a major concern for many modern U.S. voters, meaning that counterterrorism plans are likely to play a central role in the 2016 presidential election. This free course will help you can better understand those plans and other efforts to fight terrorism, as well as terrorism itself. Taught by a team of instructors from Georgetown University, the class is designed to be completed in 9 weeks, but you’re free to work at your own pace. It’s currently in archive mode, allowing you to access all content from the course’s last run. If you want to receive a certificate for your work, add the class to your CourseTalk Course Tracker to be notified about its next live start date!
Capitalism in Crisis: The Global Economic Crisis Explained
- Udemy
Another critical issue facing voters and candidates this election cycle is the economy. Brush up on the basics of the economic crisis that’s still reverberating around the globe with this $100, self-paced course. Richard Duncan – author of three books on the crisis, who has more than 25 years working in financial markets – will take you through the recession’s causes and effects in 16 video lessons so you can help elect a president who can return the U.S. to long-term economic stability.
Civil Liberties, Privacy, and the Constitution
- Khan Academy
Here, Khan Academy and the Aspen Institute provide 17 brief videos to help you decide where you stand on the debates currently raging about civil liberties and privacy. How much government oversight is appropriate in reach realm? You’ll be better able to make informed judgments after hearing from a variety of experts in this free class.
Continue reading...
