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Days of Jubilee: The Meanings of Emancipation and Total War - Lecture 16

Explore the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, its effects on the Civil War, and the complex process of emancipation across the South. Gain insights into freed slaves' experiences and the transformation of the Union Army.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
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• Free Video

Does Memory Matter? Why Universities Are Studying Slavery and Their Pasts - Class 2

Explore the impact of slavery on American institutions and Yale's history, examining its enduring legacies and the importance of collective memory in shaping society's future.

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• 57 minutes
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• Free Video

Who Freed the Slaves: Lincoln, Leadership and Emancipation Policy - Class 17

Explore Lincoln's pivotal role in emancipation policy and leadership during the Civil War, examining how various forces and actors contributed to the end of American slavery.

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• 1 hour 4 minutes
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Ideologies and Economies: Southern World Views vs Northern World Views - Class 9

Explore ideologies and economies shaping Southern and Northern worldviews, examining slavery's impact on American institutions and the enduring legacies of racial inequality.

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• 56 minutes
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Southern Society: Slavery, King Cotton, and Antebellum America's Peculiar Region - Lecture 2

Explore the unique aspects of antebellum Southern society, including its anti-modernism, emphasis on honor, and slave-based cotton economy, shaping the region's distinctiveness from the North.

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• 52 minutes
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The American Novel Since 1945 - Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping and Student Novel Pitches - Lecture 16

Explore student pitches for contemporary American novels and delve into the theme of loss in Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping, examining its "anorexic aesthetic" and feminist implications.

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• 49 minutes
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Financial Markets - Asset Allocation and Endowment Management

David Swensen discusses endowment management, covering asset allocation, market timing, and security selection. He addresses criticisms of his approach and engages in a Q&A session.

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• 1 hour 12 minutes
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Institutional Portfolio Management and Investment Strategies - Guest Lecture

Yale's Chief Investment Officer discusses endowment management strategies, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and long-term positive returns. Explores market timing, security selection, and hedge fund performance.

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• 1 hour 11 minutes
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Never Call Retreat: Military Turning Points and Why the North Won the Civil War - Class 15

Explore the pivotal military turning points of the Civil War and analyze the strategic factors that led to the Union's victory, examining the war's lasting impact on American society.

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• 1 hour 4 minutes
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John Brown's Holy War, 1860 Election, and the Secession Crisis - Class 12

Explore the pivotal events leading to the Civil War: John Brown's raid, the 1860 election, and the secession crisis. Gain insights into slavery's impact on American history and its enduring legacies.

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• 59 minutes
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Why Does the Civil War and Reconstruction Have a Hold on American Historical Imagination? - Class 1

Exploring the enduring impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on American society, examining slavery's legacy, and analyzing how this era shapes current political and social divisions.

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• 53 minutes
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Days of Jubilee: The Process of Emancipation and Union Victory - Class 18

Explore the complex process of emancipation during the Civil War, examining how Union victory transformed American society and left enduring legacies that continue to shape racial, political, and social dynamics.

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• 1 hour 1 minute
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The End of Reconstruction and Its Legacies to Our Time - Class 22

Explore the complex legacy of Reconstruction in American history, examining its multiple "endings" and lasting impact on racial equality, democracy, and constitutional rights from 1877 to present day.

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• 57 minutes
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American Contract Law II

240 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of contract law defenses, performance obligations, and remedies, integrating legal doctrines with policy discussions and key UCC sections.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Medical Software

231 ratings at Coursera

This is a class aimed at either third- or fourth-year undergraduates in computer science, biomedical engineering, and related fields, and to junior software engineers currently either working in, or interested in moving to, the medical device industry.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)