1000 Ivy League Online Courses

Introduction to Ancient Greek History

3 reviews

This is an introductory course in Greek history tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the classical period.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Masterpieces of World Literature

48 ratings at edX

Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of World Literature.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Contemporary China: The People's Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

11 ratings at edX

Use the case study method to study China from the rise of Deng Xiaoping to the present.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global China: From the Mongols to the Ming

6 ratings at edX

Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided

17 ratings at edX

Discover how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics, and how political leaders struggled and failed to resolve the growing crisis in the nation.

• edX
• 20 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cosmopolitan Tang: Aristocratic Culture in China

4 reviews

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Disaster Response - A Decade of Lessons Learned Post-9/11 - The Forum at HSPH

5 reviews

Examining disaster response progress since 9/11, focusing on health risks, roles of survivors and agencies, and measures for recovery. Experts discuss leadership, firefighters' health, and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

17 reviews

Learn the fundamental concepts of design and improve your design performance in this broad course. Spanning all domains of design, this 6-week course includes lectures, readings, and weekly design challenges to help you become a better designer.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom

6 reviews

Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Nights - Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and Program Music in the 19th Century

6 ratings at edX

Learn about Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique , an iconic Romantic symphony that ushered in an era of narrative "program music."

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare’s Othello: The Moor

13 ratings at edX

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare's Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello's story in new forms and contexts today.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts

8 ratings at edX

Learn about medieval Jewish medical training and thought by exploring and interpreting medical manuscripts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Islam Through Its Scriptures.

21 ratings at edX

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American History: From Emancipation to the Present - Reconstruction and the Rise of Redemption - Lecture 4

2 reviews

Explores post-Reconstruction South, examining white resistance, violence against African Americans, voter suppression, and lynching. Analyzes concepts of civilization, manliness, and racial terrorism in the era.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Roman Architecture

11 reviews

Roman Architecture is a course for people who love to travel and want to discover the power of architecture to shape politics, society, and culture.

• Coursera
• 40 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)