Understanding religious traditions, conflict resolution, interfaith dialogue.
Deepen understanding of major religious traditions and their scriptures.
Basic language skills to access primary texts.
Foundational Mandarin Chinese language skills for practical communication, complements MITx L1.
Core philosophical concepts that underpin Confucian thought.
Understanding ritual practices and their significance.
Explores the historical development and cultural significance of Chinese architecture, relevant to understanding ritual spaces.
Explores the aesthetics and creation of patterns, potentially relevant to Chinese art and ritual design.
Self-directed language practice.
Explore learning leadership and how to foster effective learning environments.
Historical context crucial for understanding Confucian development.
Practical teaching methodology applicable to religious education.
Develop skills in effective communication, persuasive writing, and public speaking, essential for teaching.
Essential knowledge about the science of learning for effective teaching practices.
Learn how to apply research-based principles from cognitive psychology to become a more effective and efficient learner.
Provides tools for educators to integrate climate change topics into various disciplines. Broadens teaching toolkit.
Intermediate language skills for accessing more complex texts. (Optional based on progress)
Multiple perspectives on Chinese culture through literature.
Provides deep humanistic and cultural context, exploring the role of the individual within Chinese society.
Understanding human behavior and learning processes.
Introduction to cognitive psychology and the neural basis of cognition, complements general psychology.
Develop skills in effective communication, persuasive writing, and public speaking, essential for teaching.
Essential knowledge about the science of learning for effective teaching practices.
Learn how to apply research-based principles from cognitive psychology to become a more effective and efficient learner.
Provides tools for educators to integrate climate change topics into various disciplines. Broadens teaching toolkit.
Intermediate language skills for accessing more complex texts. (Optional based on progress)
Explore the multifaceted re-emergence of China as a global power and its cultural implications.
Understanding how traditional values interact with modern systems.
Understanding Mao Zedong's ideology and its historical impact on China.
Study of contemporary Chinese political ideology under Xi Jinping.
Overview of the theories behind socialism with Chinese characteristics.
An insider's view on China's potential global impact and trajectory.
Effective communication particularly relevant to teaching.
Supplementary cultural engagement.
Understanding China's stance and policies regarding climate change (optional context).
Application of big data to analyze China's urbanization (optional context).
Comprehensive understanding of cultural traditions and changes.
Learn how digital tools and methodologies can be applied to humanities research and teaching.
Advanced language skills for accessing primary texts.
Can replace Phase 5-7 if needed or pursued in parallel
Fundamental concepts of finance and investment.
Skills to translate research into innovation and entrepreneurial ventures.
Understand the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in emerging markets.
Explore how to create and scale solutions for complex social problems.
Learn the fundamentals of probability and its application to data analysis.
Advanced concepts in probability, focusing on inference and processes.
Introduction to logic and its applications in reasoning and computer science.
Fundamentals of contract law, from trust and promise to legally binding agreements.