Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Economic Impact of Population Growth - China and Global Perspectives

Explore the complex relationship between population growth, economic development, and fertility rates, focusing on China's policies and global demographic trends.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Low Fertility in Developed Countries - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explore low fertility in developed nations, its impacts on population aging, and potential policy responses including immigration and adaptation to demographic changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Population Growth and Demographics in Traditional China

Explore China's demographic history, from slow growth to rapid expansion, examining factors like American food introduction, female infanticide, and marriage patterns compared to Europe.

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

Teen Sexuality and Teen Pregnancy - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explores teen sexuality, pregnancy rates, and related social issues in the US and globally, comparing trends, education approaches, and cultural attitudes across different countries.

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

Female Disadvantage in Global Population Growth - Lecture 15

Explores gender imbalance in Asia, female disadvantage, and population challenges in Bangladesh. Examines sex-selective abortion, cultural factors, and family planning efforts in South Asian countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Moral Foundations of Politics - Introduction and Course Overview

Introduction to political philosophy course exploring government legitimacy through Enlightenment traditions, anti-Enlightenment thinking, and democratic theory. Covers key concepts and course structure.

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

The Leverage Cycle and Crashes - Financial Theory Lecture 26

Explore mathematical models of leverage cycles, examining how supply, demand, impatience, and volatility affect interest rates and leverage, and learn to identify key elements of financial crises.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Capitalist Enterprise and Clean Water in Bolivia - Capitalism: Success, Crisis and Reform

Explore capitalism's key concepts, from Adam Smith to modern corporate structures, concluding with a case study on water privatization in Bolivia. Gain insights into economic theories and their real-world applications.

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

Marrying the Devil in Texas - Private Equity and Environmental Interests in the TXU Case

Explore a private equity deal involving an electric company and environmental groups, examining perspectives from Austin and Washington DC, and the role of public opinion in corporate strategies.

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

Capitalism and Inequality in Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger - Lecture 17

Análisis de "The White Tiger" de Aravind Adiga: desigualdades, corrupción y obstáculos al desarrollo en India. Explora temas como el sistema de castas, la historia religiosa y el espíritu empresarial.

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

Foundations of Behaviorism - B.F. Skinner and Learning Theories - Lecture 4

Explore behaviorism, learning types, and Skinner's work in psychology. Understand classical and operant conditioning, and examine critiques of behaviorist theory in human mental processes.

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

Evolution, Emotion, and Reason: Emotions - Part II

Explore evolutionary explanations for emotional responses like parental love, gratitude, spite, and cultural differences in revenge, examining their role in social interactions and cooperation.

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

Why Are People Different? Understanding Personality and Intelligence - Lecture 13

Explore theories on personality and intelligence differences, including measurement methods, genetic and environmental influences, and their impact on individual and group variations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mental Illness - Understanding Psychopathology and Clinical Diagnoses - Part 2

Explore mental illnesses including schizophrenia, anxiety, dissociative identity, and personality disorders. Learn about diagnosis methods and get a brief introduction to therapy approaches.

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

Foundations of Psychology - This Is Your Brain

Explore the relationship between mind and body, examining dualism vs. materialism, and delve into basic neurophysiology and brain structure in this engaging psychology lecture.

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