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Your World and What Shapes It (Coursera)

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder,
Your World and What Shapes It (Coursera)

Thriving organizations strive for equity at all levels. Dynamic global DEI initiatives strengthen connectivity within individual teams and foster cross-cultural collaboration and mutual understanding while encouraging the inclusion of employees from all regions. Broader global relations aside, there also exist country-specific ethnic dynamics that make DEI a critical conversation. Global dynamics present a possible risk (and opportunity) for organizations. In this course, we will explore the complex topics that shape your views and ideas by exploring historical narratives while working on your journey towards improving cultural competence.

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This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience.
Course 1 of 3 in the Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace Specialization.

What You Will Learn

  • Recognize and reflect on life experiences that shape your beliefs.
  • Discover how ideas about race, sex, and culture shape your environment.
  • Identify strategies for resisting and surviving marginalization.
  • Establish awareness to support marginalized populations.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Understanding Yourself
In this module, you will focus on setting the foundation for this course and the specialization by gaining awareness of yourself, your culture, and your environment.

WEEK 2
Uncovering Historical Narratives
In this module, we will build on understanding the exclusion of populations and how this leads to bias and lack of support for these communities. During this process, we will reflect on our own role in marginalizing others.

WEEK 3
Recognizing Personal Bias
This course examines the implicit bias with emphasis on differentiating and understanding while working on your journey toward improving your cultural competence.

WEEK 4
Developing Relationships
This module focuses more on the label of ‘different’ and understanding the intersectionality and complexity of those who are marginalized.

WEEK 5
Rediscovering Yourself
This module concludes by combining the learnings of the historical narratives and terminology by allowing time for deeper reflection.

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