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What you'll learn

Understand the economic past, present and future of the circumpolar arctic.

Recognize the opportunities and challenges of economic development in the arctic including local and global drivers.

Understand the social, cultural, and political context of local, national and circumpolar arctic economies.

Skills you'll gain

Global Marketing

Economics

Intercultural Competence

Governance

Economic Development

Socioeconomics

World History

Cultural Diversity

Environment and Resource Management

International Relations

There are 4 modules in this course

Arctic communities have diverse histories and roles in local, regional and global economies. However, the scope and scale of globalization has increased so quickly that vulnerable Arctic communities are facing new kinds of challenges to their survival. In this 3-week MOOC, a unique collaboration between the University of Alberta and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you will investigate the challenges faced by Indigenous, North American, Russian and Nordic Arctic communities in a modern world. So join us as we venture above the 60th parallel North, and explore how these fascinating communities adjust to change while maintaining their ways of life, socio-economic histories, and cultural traditions.

Module 2: Local and Regional Economies Connected with the Outside World

Module 3: History of Globalization in the Arctic

Module 4: Final Thoughts