Football: More than a Game (Coursera)
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Whether you love it, hate it or try to ignore it – join us as we go behind the scenes to examine why football is more than just a game. This online course looks beyond the pitch, to explore football’s role in society and possibly a community near you.
You will cover:
- some of the top football clubs
- grass-roots football projects
- the FIFA World Cup
- the Homeless World Cup.
Anybody interested in football and its place in the world is welcome to join this course. We recommend a broad interest in football as a contemporary phenomenon.
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Learner reviews[Makes] you look at the game from a whole new perspective and see how it has been a part of history, and the role it plays in the world today.
Summary
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Type of courseShort course: Study a subject through videos, articles, discussions or quizzes.
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Cost and certificationFree, with option to upgrade for a certificate
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Duration6 weeks
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Weekly effort2-3 hours
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Difficulty levelIntroductory: No previous knowledge required
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