Cultural Studies Courses and Certifications

The Temptation of Despair: Tales of the 1940s - Book Discussion

Explore post-WWII Germany through literature, photography, and personal accounts, examining themes of despair, suffering, and ideological shifts in the 1940s.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Robert Pinsky Poetry Reading - Selected Poems and New Works

Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky shares selected and new poems, offering insights into his creative process and exploring themes of culture, language, and human experience.

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

Plays with Words - Language and Gender in Comedy

Explore the intersection of language, gender, and comedy through performances and discussions with comedians, scholars, and improv artists, offering insights into the role of words in shaping humor and social dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visual Storytelling and Comic Communication - A Conversation with Scott McCloud

Explore visual storytelling and communication with cartoonist Scott McCloud, delving into comics, literacy, semiotics, and the power of images in this engaging discussion.

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

Jerusalem: What Sharing a City Means

Explore Jerusalem's complexities through a thought-provoking dialogue between Sari Nusseibeh and Homi Bhabha, delving into the challenges and possibilities of sharing this historic city.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advertising and Society

6 reviews

Explore advertising's impact on society, culture, and economy. Analyze print and TV ads using visual communication theories. Examine ethics, representation, and future trends in advertising.

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

The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

1 review

Explore the science of generosity, its impact on well-being, and create a personal giving plan. Learn from experts about motivations, cultural aspects, and benefits of generous acts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speak Italian With Your Mouth Full

1 review

The participants in this seminar will dive into learning basic conversational Italian, Italian culture, and the Mediterranean diet.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visualizing the Birth of Modern Tokyo

See Tokyo’s modernization through the “100 views” tradition, from the gas-lit 1870s to the jazz era 1930s. From MIT Visualizing Cultures, with the Smithsonian Institution.

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

Introduction to Black Studies - Spring 2017

Explore Black Studies through interdisciplinary lens, examining neoliberalism, history, language, and social justice. Gain insights from Noam Chomsky and student perspectives on critical issues and empowerment.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Museum of Modern Art

Seeing Through Photographs

5 reviews

Explore photography's diverse roles in visual culture, examining 100 MoMA photos and gaining insights into artistic expression, documentation, storytelling, and communication through expert perspectives.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Museum of Modern Art

Modern Art & Ideas

5 reviews

Explore modern art through themes like identity, everyday objects, and society. Gain insights from artists and engage in discussions to deepen your understanding of contemporary artistic expression.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science of Generosity: Do Good…Feel Good

5 ratings at edX

Explore how generosity can increase your own happiness and make a difference in the communities around you.

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

Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

309 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender dynamics in Korean society from Joseon era to present, examining how masculinity and femininity intersect with social, cultural, and political changes through various disciplinary perspectives.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Language and creativity

18 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course is an introduction to the relationship between language and creativity, to the roles that linguistic creativity plays in culture and society, and to the different approaches to its...

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