Modernity Courses and Certifications

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

21 reviews

Explore the evolution of modern thought from Enlightenment to postmodernism through key philosophers and artists, examining cultural change, progress, and intellectual history.

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

Visualizing Japan (1850s-1930s): Westernization, Protest, Modernity

10 reviews

A MITx/HarvardX collaboration, this course explores Japan’s transition into the modern world through the historical visual record.

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

Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

12 reviews

Explore Kierkegaard's analysis of modern existential issues through the lens of Socratic philosophy. Gain insights into subjectivity, irony, and faith relevant to contemporary life.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Otis College of Art and Design

The Modern Genius: Art and Culture in the 19th Century

12 reviews

Explore avant-garde art movements in 19th-century France, from Realism to Post-Impressionism. Examine stylistic innovations, new subjects, and evolving roles of artists that shaped modern visual culture.

• Kadenze
• 50 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

359 ratings at Coursera

Explore modernity's evolution, postmodernism's emergence, and their impact on philosophy, literature, and culture. Examine key thinkers and artistic movements shaping our understanding of contemporary society.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• 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)

EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

Explore Korean philosophy's evolution, from traditional thought to modern interpretations, examining concept clusters, Neo-Confucianism, and the unique Korean perspective on ultimate existence and the relationship between heaven and humans.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Korean Philosophy Essentials

Explore traditional and contemporary Korean philosophy, gaining insights into cultural foundations, historical developments, and modern applications across four comprehensive courses.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Roaring Twenties? Europe in the interwar period

6 ratings at OpenLearn

While recognising the shadows cast by two world wars (one concluded and one imminent) over European society during the 1920s and 1930s, this free course, Roaring Twenties? Europe in the interwar ...

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

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Classical Sociological Theory

Explore the foundations of sociology through key theorists like Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Develop a sociological perspective and gain theoretical insights into the discipline's emergence and evolution.

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

Equity – law and idea

10 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Equity – law and idea, gives you the opportunity to broaden your skills in and knowledge and understanding of legal principles. Beyond the confines of the Common Law of England ...

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

CEC;  Punjabi University

Social Stratification

Explore social inequalities, stratification forms, and mobility dynamics. Gain insights into theoretical paradigms, global contexts, and Indian society. Analyze caste, class, race, gender, and education's role in shaping social hierarchies.

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

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives

Explore theoretical perspectives on globalization, examining cultural, socio-political, and technological transformations in a global context, with a focus on key debates and their impact on Indian society.

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

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Twentieth Century Fiction

Explore key texts in late 19th and 20th century fiction, examining imperialism, modernity, trauma, and identity through literary analysis and cultural context.

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

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Sociological Perspectives On Modernity

The course exposes students to theoretical perspectives to look at modernity and its constituents as a practice deeply embedded in culture and society.

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