Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II

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Smithsonian Institution via Edx

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.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 1-3 Hours Per Week

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

Free

  • 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

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Smithsonian Institution

certificate fees

₹3,246

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

Knowledge of history

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.

The syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II

  • Star Trek and its global influence
  • Welcome
  • Meet your commanding officers
  • Get to know your ship

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

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. 

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

Do I have to follow a strict schedule in this programme?

No. You can study conveniently as it is self-paced.

Who will instruct me during this training?

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.

How much weekly time devotion is needed?

You must devote at least one to three hours a week to complete the curriculum.

Where can I share my certificate?

You can share the e-certificate on platforms like LinkedIn or directly through your resume.

Do the course videos provide subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles will be available.

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