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Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II
Join Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II course to know how Star Trek’s crew motivated audiences to reconsider their perceptions of genders & races.
Beginner
Online
6 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
1-3 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology Part II is a six-week programme that offers insightful knowledge about how this globally favourite series left a lasting impact. This introductory curriculum features top educators with whom you’ll analyse Star Trek clips and movies to understand why it’s a cult classic. Experts will lay down their opinions, and you will also debate with fellow fans for an immersive experience.
The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II certification syllabus will dive deep into how this sci-fi phenomenon tackled controversial topics like ethics, race, sexuality, and gender. You will explore vital topics, examine Star Trek’s connections with culture, technology, society, and History, and engage in critical analysis.
Presented by The Smithsonian Institution, the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II online course is entirely self-paced. While there’s a paid certification track for the shareable certificate, you can choose to audit the curriculum at zero cost as well. It is recommended that you complete Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology (Part I) before enrolling in this training.
The highlights
- Free enrollment
- Completion requires one to three hours of study each week
- English transcripts
- Critical analysis
- Object exploration
- The Smithsonian Institution’s curation
- Paid certification
- Shareable digital certificate
- Online curriculum in ‘History’
- Introductory training
- Learn at your pace
- Transcripts in English
- Graded assessments
- Experts’ feedback
Program offerings
- Object exploration
- Learning from experts
- Introductory course
- Smithsonianx programme
- Self-directed
- Online lessons
- Shareable e-certification
- Star trek clips
- Trained educators
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
- The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II fee is Rs.3,246 for the certificate experience track.
- An auditing option is also available if you wish to study for free.
Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II course fee structure
Course option | Fees in INR |
Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II (audit) | NA |
Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II (certified track) | Rs.3,246 |
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certificate fees
Eligibility criteria
EdX recommends that you complete their Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology (Part I) course before joining the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II programme. However, it is not compulsory.
What you will learn
The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II course completion will provide you with expert skills:
- Reflecting on the way Star Trek depicted diverse characters who strived to comprehend themselves and their role in the universe
- Understanding how Star Trek’s crew urged audiences worldwide to reconsider what they think of different genders and races.
Admission details
- Got to the official weblink to reach the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II training portal.
- Select your preferred session from the available ones and hit the ‘Enrol Now’ button.
- Sign in/sign up. For the latter, use the ‘Create Now’ button once you’ve provided your details to start the edX ID.
- Conclude enrolment by choosing the ‘Audit this Course’ option for free learning or purchase the certification experience by paying its fee.
Filling the form
You can simply register on edX’s website to join their Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II certification course. There are no application forms required; all you have to do is start your learning account by furnishing details like your email, name, country, public username, and password. If you’re already an edX user, fill in your registered mail ID and password to enrol.
If you wish to sign in/register quicker, link your Apple/Microsoft/Google/Facebook account.
The syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II
Unit 2: What is Alien?
- Aliens look different
- What is the alien’s role?
- Unit completion
Unit 3: What is Alien?
- Aliens behave differently
- Aliens sound different
- Unit completion
Unit 4: What is Alien?
- Klingon at the Smithsonian
- Language showcase - creating Klingon
- Unit completion
Unit 5: What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Culture?
- Navigating multiple identities - part 1
- Navigating between cultures
- Unit completion
Unit 6: What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Culture?
- Navigating multiple identities - part 2
- Navigating difficult histories
- Unit completion
Unit 7: What Does It Mean to Be Part of a Culture?
- Tech showcase - How much do we know about space?
- Promotion ceremony
How it helps
The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II certification benefits include free programme auditing, learning from experts’ feedback, studying at a self-directed pace, and getting certified by purchasing the verified track. The paid e-certificate is a significant bonus, as it’s shareable on LinkedIn and your resume. It will verify your acquired expertise and knowledge to any potential recruiters.
Instructors
Mr Scott Mantz
Producer
Smithsonian Institution
Dr Margaret Weitekamp
Curator
Smithsonian Institution
Other Bachelors, Other Masters, Ph.D
FAQs
No. You can study conveniently as it is self-paced.
Margaret Weitekamp (Curator, National Air and Space Museum) and Scott Mantz (Film Critic, Producer) will be your trainers for the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II programme.
You must devote at least one to three hours a week to complete the curriculum.
You can share the e-certificate on platforms like LinkedIn or directly through your resume.
Yes. English subtitles will be available.
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