This interactive 16-week distance learning course aims to strengthen students’ critical reading and thinking skills, improve their academic literacy, and broader their academic horizon by exploring the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is anticipated that students are equip with early preparation for their global competitiveness and committed to social responsibility as informed global citizens. This course meets once for 2 hours weekly via online platform with 3 on-campus meeting sessions for a comprehensive learning experience. The distance learning format allows for a flexible and inclusive learning environment, accommodating diverse locations of our students and industry expert speakers, enriching the learning experience with varied perspectives and real-world SDG applications.
Core activities of the course will include lectures, discussion forums and short responses, collaborative projects, final learning evaluation tasks and industry expert guest talks. Students will be evaluated through participation in discussion forums and short responses, weekly quizzes, a midterm group project, and a final learning evaluation task. The collaborative and individual tasks are designed to reinforce metacognitive skills and global awareness.
On completion of this course, students will not only develop effective reading skills, but more importantly, grow as proficient and critical readers, while also gaining a better awareness of global issues. This course aligns with the university's commitment to foster a globally aware and responsible academic community.