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Academic Strategy

Envisioned by Myanmar students who are currently taking part in the democracy movement from within the country, the Virtual Federal University provides a portal for alternative teaching and learning for faculty and students who refuse to cooperate with the Myanmar junta, as well as to those facing persecution by the regime.

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Race and Caste
Dr. Arash Sedighi
Northern Illinois University

Numbers of modules: 3 

Languages: English, Burmese, Karen

Course description - In recent years, race and caste as categories of social hierarchy have increasingly been brought into conversation with one another. Dalit activists in South Asia and elsewhere have long looked to Black civil rights movements for models of emancipation...

Critical Readings
Maw Tun
Northern Illinois University

Numbers of modules: 2 

Languages: Burmese, Arakanese

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SEAsia Cold War
Dr. Tharaphi Than
Northern Illinois University

Numbers of modules: 3 

Languages: Burmese

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Intro to Molecular Biology
Dr. Khatta
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Numbers of modules: 3 

Languages: Burmese

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Citizenship and Statelessness
Natalie Brinham
Institute of Statelessness and Inclusion

Numbers of modules: 6

Languages: English, Burmese, Kachin, Arakan, Karenni

Course Abstract - This course will provide an overview of citizenship and statelessness in international contexts. Learning materials will be developed by the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion...

Lies My Teacher Told Me
Dr. Rose Metro
University of Missouri-Columbia

Numbers of modules: 6

Languages: English, Burmese, Jinghpaw,

Course Abstract - This course will cover 5 “myths” about Burma’s history: “master narratives” that have been repeated in school textbooks and state media for so long that they may subtly influence even people who are skeptical of government propaganda...

Introduction to Politics
 Dr. Stan Jagger
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Numbers of modules: 12

Languages: English, Burmese, Shan

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Fundamentals of Research
The Tea Leaf Center
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Numbers of modules: 12

Languages: English, Burmese, Karen

Course Abstract - Welcome to Fundamentals of Research, created by the Tea Leaf Center for the Virtual Federal University. The Fundamentals of Research Course is designed for students and other individuals who want to better understand the research process.

Labour Issues in Myanmar History
Ko Maung and Stephen Campbell

Numbers of modules: 6

Languages: English, Burmese

Course Abstract - ​ This course will introduce students to various issues and theories in labour studies through a survey of Myanmar labour history since the colonial period. The aim is to provide students with conceptual tools to analyse labour and employment dynamics and trends in their own country and elsewhere.

Early Childhood Development
Name Withheld
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Numbers of modules: 5

Languages: Burmese

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Learning by Playing
Name Withheld
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Numbers of modules: 17

Languages: Burmese

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Introduction to Comparative Federalism
Thiha Wint Aung

Numbers of modules: 6

Languages: English, Burmese

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Peace Education
Dr. Mary Shepard Wong
Azusa Pacific University

Numbers of modules: 9

Languages: English, Burmese

In this course, students learn why peace and social justice education is so important, the essentials of what it involves, and how to design it.

Fundamentals of Research
The Tea Leaf Center
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Numbers of modules: 12

Languages: English, Burmese, Karen

Course Abstract - Welcome to Fundamentals of Research, created by the Tea Leaf Center for the Virtual Federal University. The Fundamentals of Research Course is designed for students and other individuals who want to better understand the research process.

Labour Issues in Myanmar History
Ko Maung and Stephen Campbell

Numbers of modules: 6

Languages: English, Burmese

Course Abstract - ​ This course will introduce students to various issues and theories in labour studies through a survey of Myanmar labour history since the colonial period. The aim is to provide students with conceptual tools to analyse labour and employment dynamics and trends in their own country and elsewhere.

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Early Childhood Education

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Early Childhood Education

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Early Childhood Education

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