Censorship Courses and Certifications

Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works

40 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

From Shakespeare to Harry Potter and beyond, trace the history of book banning and censorship in the English-speaking world and see why it continues today.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 13 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Wondrium

Banned Children's Classics - From Alice to Dr. Seuss

Explore controversies surrounding beloved children's classics like Alice in Wonderland, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Dr. Seuss books. Discover reasons for banning and criticism of these iconic works in American literary history.

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

TEDx

Lenin Was a Mushroom - The Dangers of Mass Media and Censorship

Explore how societies create narratives that shape our perceptions, and learn about the power of storytelling in challenging our understanding of the world through bizarre real-life events.

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

TEDx

Censoring the Past and the Future - Impact on Free Expression in Pakistan

Explore Pakistan's censorship culture and its impact on free expression through the lens of writer-director Bee Gul, who unveils societal hypocrisies and challenges conservative values in her women-centric works.

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

The Aspen Institute

Banning Books - Trust, Censorship, and Freedom to Read

Exploring the controversy of book banning, its impact on trust, and the role of libraries in preserving intellectual freedom. Experts discuss challenges, legal aspects, and strategies to protect access to diverse literature.

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

The Mad Cartoonists of Cairo - Redrawing the Lines of Acceptable Speech

Exploring Cairo's daring cartoonists who challenge censorship and redefine acceptable speech through their art, shaping a new Arab visual culture in a politically charged environment.

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

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed

1 review

Alessandro Guetta (Paris) uses anItalian Hebrewcommentary on the biblical description of the ancient Israelite Tabernacle ( mishkan ), Tavnit ha-mishkan by Malkiel Ashkenazi,as a case studyinhowmanuscripts can be used by intellectual historians.

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

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature

2 reviews

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature pairs central texts from Western philosophical tradition (including works by Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Rawls, and Nozick) with recent findings in cognitive science and related fields.

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The American Novel Since 1945 - Lecture 20: Philip Roth and The Human Stain

Explore censorship's impact on literature, from legal restrictions to market forces, and how it shapes the modern literary canon and publishing practices.

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

Richard Wright's Black Boy - Analysis and Literary Context

Explore Richard Wright's "Black Boy" through close analysis, examining narrative oscillations, editorial struggles, and the power of words in portraying America's ideals during WWII.

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

Freedom of Expression and Information in the Time of Globalization: Advanced Course

Learn about the diverse challenges to freedom of expression and access to information brought about by the technology revolution of the last two decades.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Approaching language, literature and childhood

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore language acquisition, childhood representation, and the role of literature in young lives through key questions and literary analysis.

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

IIT Delhi;  NPTEL

Text, Textuality and Digital Media

Explore the evolution of communication technologies and their impact on knowledge, narratives, and society, from oral traditions to digital media and social platforms.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Judy Blume Teaches Writing

In her first online writing class, the award-winning author teaches you how to invent vivid characters, write realistic dialogue, and turn your experiences into stories people will treasure.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

RSA Conference

Weaponization of the Internet

Explore the manipulation of public opinion through social media, its impact on democracy, and potential solutions with experts from tech giants and national security.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk