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This online course gives an introduction to 18th century opera by analyzing Händel’s "Giulio Cesare" and Mozart’s "Don Giovanni".

This course series provides an overview of the structure and function of the entire nervous system — from the inner workings of a single nerve cell to the complexity of the brain.

This online course gives an introduction to Jewish scriptures.It explores the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their...

This course explores Japan’s transition into the modern world through the historical visual record. The introductory module considers methodologies historians use to “visualize”...

This online course guides learners through all four movements of Beethoven´s 9th Symphony, highlighting aspects of symphonic form, describing Beethoven´s composition process,...

This four-week course provides the context in which to understand the Ebola outbreak -- why now, and why did so many people suffer and die? The course lays out the global...

This online course gives an introduction to probability and statistics. The course is designed for beginners with some knowledge of high-school algebra.

In this online course, students will learn about the creation of the first centralized bureaucratic empire in 221 BC through its dissolution and restoration.

In Tangible Things, students will discover how material objects have shaped academic disciplines and reinforced or challenged boundaries between people. This course will draw on...

This online course explores the science behind climate change. It discusses the likely impact of continued greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the scientific uncertainties...

This online course explores a diverse array of American Modernist poets and poems.

This online course explores how to read William Shakespeare's plays through his biography, Elizabethan and Jacobean history, and modern performance.

This online course (MOOC) explores the ornate liturgical books used in medieval cathedrals and monasteries, and their purpose in the Middle Ages.

This online course gives an introduction to Sikhism and provides an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context of the Sikh scripture.

This short online course takes an in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

This online course program explores the cultural significance of Shakespeare’s plays.

In this online course, students will learn about the period from Deng Xiaoping´s rise in 1978 to the present, through the disciplines of sociology, political science and economics.

This online course provides an overview of the past, present, and future of the United States public K-12 education system.

This online course analyzes Medieval scrolls in detail, and explores their uses and historical significance.

This online course (MOOC) gives an introduction to the U.S. government system.The course explores its foundations, institutions (such as the President and Congress),...