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Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

Offered by University of Washington

Explore the history, culture and society of the people of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to the present in this introductory course developed by the Ukrainian Institute, educational studio EdEra, and the National Universit...

The Kurds and the Middle East: History, Politics & Identity

This course aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the Kurdish people, a critical component of the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, focusing on their political, social, and cultural structures in Iran, Iraq, and S...

A history of forensic anthropology through true crime

Thanks to television and true crime, forensic anthropology is more popular than ever. In this course you will learn what forensic anthropology is and how it developed through real stories about true crimes that marked pi...

Mental Health History and Treatment

Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

This course will explore the history and treatment of individuals with mental health disorders in the United States. Learners will be introduced to diagnoses, current treatment, and social impacts to care.

European Studies: History & Culture, Law and EU Governance

Offered by KU Leuven

This course explores the intricate history and culture of Europe, alongside an understanding of law and EU governance. You'll gain insights into the evolution of European societies and legal frameworks that shape the con...

The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz

The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry is an adaptation of an on-campus course that has been co-taught by Murray Baumgarten, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature (Literature Department)...

Sports and Society

Offered by Duke University

Sports play a giant role in contemporary society worldwide. But few of us pause to think about the larger questions of money, politics, race, sex, culture, and commercialization that surround sports everywhere. This cour...

The Making of Modern Ukraine

Offered by Yale University

Ukraine must have existed as a society and polity on 23 February 2022, else Ukrainians would not have collectively resisted Russian invasion the next day. What does it mean for a nation to exist? Is this a matter of stru...

Moneyball and Globalization

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

This course will explore baseball’s historical connections to money and globalization, two of the most powerful forces in the modern era. Baseball may be a child’s game, but it has been inextricably intertwined with mone...

Chinese Culture: Tradition, Transformation and Interaction

Offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

This course explores the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, examining its traditions, transformations, and the interactions that have shaped it over time. You'll gain insights into how historical events and modern influen...

Feminism and Social Justice

Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz

"Feminism and Social Justice" is an adaptation of Distinguished Professor Bettina Aptheker's long-running course at UC Santa Cruz. In the course, Professor Aptheker presents a broad definition of feminism that serves to...

Gender and Intersectionality

Offered by The University of Iceland

Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sex...

Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism

Offered by Columbia University

Explore an overview of the history and philosophy of Buddhism throughout India, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Central Asia, featuring the basics of the Buddhist view of reality and its educational principles of sc...

The Disciples of Jesus

The Disciples of Jesus This course consists of a series of video lectures each one dedicated to one of the 12 disciples. This course provides an in-depth look at the persons who were chosen to serve as the 12 disciples o...

Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica

Ancient Civilizations of MesoamericaThis course is a comprehensive introduction to the Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Geology of Mesoamerica, a Site Analysis, Timeline of Ancient Mesoamerica, The First America...

Superstitions with Teri N. Tenaglia, MEd, MA

Have you ever wondered why certain actions are believed to bring good luck or ward off evil? This course delves into the rich history and cultural significance of superstitions across the globe, helping you understand th...

Os Gregos Antigos

Este curso é uma análise da história da Grécia antiga, que abrange os cerca de 13 séculos que se estendia desde a Idade do Bronze Minoan / micênica (ca. 1800-1200 aC) até a morte de Sócrates em 399 aC. Junto com o estudo...

How to have an eternal close loving relationship with God

One look at the infinite beauty and wisdom of the world and one is filled with awe. Nothing could be clearer than there being intelligent design. And inasmuch as there is an intelligent designer clearly He must have reve...

Simply Jesus

In this course Simply Jesus, students will be immersed in the 1st Century A.D. context of the life, work, teachings, and actions of Jesus of Nazareth. The goal of the course is to look at the story of Jesus from the pers...

Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time

Offered by IsraelX

Jerusalem is a city with a deep significance to many peoples all over the world and is considered one of the most important cities for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Throughout the ages, and until today, Jerusalem has...