Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III

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Smithsonian Institution via Edx

Join Star Trek: Inspiring Culture & Technology III course by edX to explore how Star Trek inspires reflection on our humanity, place, & History in the universe.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

5 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

Have you ever wondered what made Star Trek a cult classic? How it began as an unsuccessful network series and transformed into a whole universe of feature films, fan conventions, television series, and memorabilia? If yes, then choose edX’s Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III programme. Here, you’ll take an in-depth look into why this globally popular series resonates with millions. Offered by The Smithsonian Institution, this is a five-week introductory training in ‘History’

The immersive Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III certification syllabus will employ object exploration, critical analysis, Star Trek’s clips, experts’ viewpoints, and debate sessions with fans. Additionally, you will also examine how this series’ motion films and live-action tv shows impacted audiences worldwide. The curriculum will also explain how this cult movie tackled various controversial subjects, including gender, sexuality, race, and ethics.

The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III online course provides free auditing and an optional certificate (paid). The curriculum schedule is self-paced, has English transcripts, and requires just one to three hours of study every week. 

The highlights

  • Introductory curriculum 
  • ‘History’ purview
  • Critical analysis
  • Self-paced structure
  • English subtitles
  • The Smithsonian Institution’s offering
  • Renowned trainers
  • Completion in five weeks
  • One to three hours needed per week
  • Free auditing
  • Verified certification
  • CV and LinkedIn-shareable certificate
  • Star Trek’s clips
  • Object exploration
  • Expert’s viewpoints

Program offerings

  • Expert feedback
  • Introductory training
  • Smithsonianx offering
  • Debate with fans
  • Self-paced learning
  • Star trek clips
  • Verified e-certificate
  • Free audit
  • English transcripts available

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III certification track includes Rs.3,246 payment.
  • You can also choose to audit the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III training, which requires no fee.

Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III course fee structure 

Program option

Fees in INR

Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III (audit track)

NA

Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III (certificate track)

Rs.3,246

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Smithsonian Institution

certificate fees

₹3,246

Eligibility criteria

While edX requires no prerequisites to obtain admission in its Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III programme, it’s highly recommended that you complete the preparatory courses first. Those are the ‘Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology’ and ‘Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II’. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III certification syllabus will help you understand Star Trek’s inspiration, which makes us reflect on our place in the universe, along with our humanity and history.

The syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Star Trek - Inspiring Culture and Technology III

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

Unit 2: The Frontier as a Powerful Symbol

  • Frontier personified
  • Frontier as a strong symbol
  • Unit completion

Unit 3: The Frontier as a Powerful Symbol

  • Frontier inspiring new technology
  • Unit completion

Unit 4: What Does it Mean to be Human?

  • Humanity and exploring sexuality and gender
  • Humanity and discovering life in this universe
  • Unit completion

Unit 5: What Does it Mean to be Human?

  • Developing technology and humanity
  • Promotion ceremony

Admission details

  • Go to the official link to enrol or preview the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III online course.
  • The course portal will have an ‘Enrol Now’ option. Use it to sign in/sign up.
  • If you’re signing up, click on ‘Create Now’ after filling in the on-screen details to start your edX profile. 
  • Next, two options will be available. The ‘Audit this Course’ tab will allow you to proceed with auditing the course for free. On the other hand, you can select the paid, verified certificate track to get certified and enjoy additional course benefits. Complete its payment to proceed.

Filling the form

EdX provides a quick admission process instead of form-filling. You can visit the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III course portal and enrol via your basic information (full name, email, public username, country, password), or log in with your current edX details (email and password). You can also link your Apple/Microsoft/Google/Facebook account to register or sign in.

How it helps

EdX’s Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III certification benefits learners by showing how this failed series burst into popularity. Moreover, it gives in-depth insights into how Star Trek tackled controversial topics and impacted audiences globally. It’s an online programme with English subtitles, a self-directed schedule, and a short five-week duration. You can also purchase the e-certificate to display your verified skills by sharing it via LinkedIn and your CV. 

Instructors

Mr Scott Mantz
Producer
Smithsonian Institution

Dr Margaret Weitekamp
Curator
Smithsonian Institution

Other Bachelors, Other Masters, Ph.D

FAQs

What requirements must I meet before joining this training?

There are no prerequisites to join the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III programme on edX. However, it’s recommended that you finish the prior courses from this series to understand this one completely.

Is one hour each week enough to finish the course?

EdX recommends that you devote one to three hours per week to finish the course.

Are subtitles available?

The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III certification course only provides subtitles in English.

Who are the trainers?

Scott Mantz (Producer, Film Critic) and Margaret Weitekamp (Curator at the National Air and Space Museum) from the Smithsonian Institutions are the instructors.

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