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University of Colorado Boulder

Thinking About Care

This course is part of Caring for Others Specialization

Don Grant

Instructor: Don Grant

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop a deeper understanding of care

  • Critically assess the distribution of care responsibilities

  • Identify different types of care occupations

  • Evaluate the relationship between money and care

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Caring for Others Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn why care is such a challenging topic to study.

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In this module, you will learn about the historical division of care.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about the different opportunities to work as a paid caregiver in modern society.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn how modern society devalues care.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about two controversial issues surrounding care.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts

Instructor

Don Grant
University of Colorado Boulder
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