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The North Awakens
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 6 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

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In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North. After setting the stage through a review of the peoples of the Arctic and how they are dealing with change, Arctic governance, economies national defense, attention turns to marine use of the Arctic, oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries and tourism. The course ends with a survey of recent Arctic events. Learning Objectives: Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of the environmental changes unfolding in the region, governance, and geopolitics. Identify the impacts of the changing Arctic, both positive and negative, on the peoples of the North.

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Course Overview

    • 1 Videos
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  • Arctic Governance, Economics, and Culture: Course Overview

Lectures

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • The Arctic as a Homeland
  • The Arctic Council
  • Arctic Demographics
  • Economics - An Overview
  • The Arctic and National Defense

Week 1 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Arctic Peoples, Governance, Economics and Geopolitics

Lectures

    • 5 Videos
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  • The United Nations Convention Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
  • The Northern Sea Route
  • The Northwest Passage
  • Icebreakers - Nation by Nation
  • The International Polar Code

Week 2 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Marine Use of the Arctic

Lectures

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Oil and Gas: Russia
  • Oil and Gas: Alaska, Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
  • Oil and Gas: Canada and Greenland
  • Oil and Gas: Norway

Week 3 Assessment

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  • Arctic Riches: Oil and Gas

Lectures

    • 4 Videos
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  • Mining
  • Fisheries
  • Tourism
  • Recent Events and Flash Points

Week 4 Assessment

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Beyond Oil and Gas

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  • End of Course Reflection

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Explore the economic and strategic significance of the Arctic in "The North Awakens," a foundational business and management course by Coursera. Guided by expert instructors, delve into Arctic governance, economies, marine use, resource exploration, and tourism over 360 minutes. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Ideal for those interested in the impacts of environmental changes on Arctic peoples and geopolitics.

Mark C. Serreze
Instructor

Mark C. Serreze