Contemporary Critic Art and Exhibition Models (UNINETTUNO)

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Yale University

Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life (Coursera)

Humanities

Journey of the Universe weaves together the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. The course draws on the Emmy-award winning film, Journey of the Universe, and the book from Yale University Press. Journey explores cosmic evolution as a creative process based on connection, interdependence, and emergence. It examines a range of dynamic interactions in the unfolding of galaxies, Earth, life, and human communities. It investigates ways in which we understand evolutionary processes and the implications for humans and our ecological future.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Earth Life Universe

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Northwestern University

The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction (Coursera)

Humanities History

The Talmud is one of the richest and most complicated works of literature the world has ever known. Since being composed around 1500 years ago it has inspired not only religious reverence but significant intellectual engagement. In this course learners will be introduced to the unique characteristics of this text and the challenges that inhere in studying it while studying a chapter of the Talmud.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

History Literature Reading

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UNINETTUNO OpenupEd

International Telematic University UNINETTUNO

Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art (UNINETTUNO)

Humanities

The course aims to offer a wide view of the history of art in Greece and ancient Italy between IX century B.C. and the Severian period, with specific attention to architecture, sculpture, painting and other arts and crafts of the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic Greece and their reflection in Italy.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

History Greece Archaeology

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Princeton University

Paradoxes of War (Coursera)

Social Sciences

The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are. Through this course, I hope that you will come to appreciate that war is both a natural expression of common human emotions and interactions and a constitutive part of how we cohere as groups. That is, war is paradoxically an expression of our basest animal nature and the exemplar of our most vaunted and valued civilized virtues.

Sep 21st 2026

13-24 Weeks

History Sociology Democracy

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Vanderbilt University

Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth? (Coursera)

Film & Audio

This course will examine the music industry in the United States, with the unique perspective gained by Vanderbilt University’s location in Nashville, TN. Nashville is a major center of music in the United States, and the music created here has a global reach, particularly in the country, rock, pop, singer-songwriter, and Americana genres. However, students will learn that the basic principles of recording, marketing, copyright, licensing, and live performance are the same, regardless of musical style or genre.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Media Art

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University of Pennsylvania

Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization (Coursera)

Humanities History

Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia. The Bible refers to its gods, rulers, and pyramids. Neighboring cultures in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean wrote about its god-like kings and its seemingly endless supply of gold. The Greeks and Romans describe aspects of Egypt's culture and history.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

History Ancient Egypt Egypt

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University of Pennsylvania

Benjamin Franklin and His World (Coursera)

History

Welcome to Benjamin Franklin and His World! In this course, we explore the life of one of the United States’ most important historical figures. We examine Franklin’s early life growing up in the American colonies, his professional career as a printer and scientist, and his role in the American Revolution and the founding the United States as a new nation on the world stage.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

History United States US History

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University of Barcelona

Magic in the Middle Ages (Coursera)

Humanities History

Magical thought has always attracted human imagination. In this course we will introduce you to the Middle Ages through a wide conception of magic. Students will have an approach to medieval culture, beliefs and practices from the perspective of History and History of Science. Popular magic, as well as learned magic (alchemy, geomancy and necromancy) will be addressed. Moreover, we will also deal with how eastern practices and texts influenced western culture. In July 2016, the course will contain a brand-new module devoted to astrology. Magic in the Middle Ages offers a captivating overview of medieval society and promotes reflection about certain stereotypes associated with this period.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Astronomy History Middle Ages

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University of Michigan

Data Science Ethics (Coursera)

Data Science

What are the ethical considerations regarding the privacy and control of consumer information and big data, especially in the aftermath of recent large-scale data breaches? This course provides a framework to analyze these concerns as you examine the ethical and privacy implications of collecting and managing big data. Explore the broader impact of the data science field on modern society and the principles of fairness, accountability and transparency as you gain a deeper understanding of the importance of a shared set of ethical values.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

History Ethics Data Analysis

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Yale University

The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community (Coursera)

Humanities

Thomas Berry (1914-2009) was a historian of world religions and an early voice awakening moral sensibilities to the environmental crisis. He is known for articulating a “new story” of the universe that explores the implications of the evolutionary sciences and cultural traditions for creating a flourishing future. This course investigates Berry’s life and thought in relation to the Journey of the Universe project.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Earth Cosmology Universe

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Duke University,Berlin University of the Arts - UdK

Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound (Coursera)

Art and Culture

Students of this course may try their hand at their own sound interventions and musical compositions, or simply focus on learning more about diverse musical traditions, sonic experimentation, and acoustic phenomena in everyday life. Designed by artist and Duke professor, Pedro Lasch, and UdK composer Mathias Hinke, this course is also co-taught by scholar and musician Jace Clayton (DJ Rupture) and curator Candice Hopkins (Documenta 14).

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sound Music Art

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University of Alberta

Indigenous Canada (Coursera)

Humanities History

Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

History Art Art History

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