Europe Courses

Leiden University;  Meertens instituut (KNAW)

Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

106 reviews

There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different langu…

• Coursera
• 22 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

De-Mystifying Mindfulness

100 reviews

Explore mindfulness from psychological, philosophical, and political perspectives, combining scholarly inquiry with experiential learning to gain a comprehensive understanding of this contemporary phenomenon.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Starting a Business 1: Vision and Opportunity

91 reviews

Interested in starting a business? This course will help you define your vision and discover opportunities to make it happen.

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

• Best of All Time

Machine Learning for Musicians and Artists

93 reviews

Explore machine learning techniques for creating interactive art, music, and installations. Learn to analyze gestures, audio, and sensor data using classification, regression, and segmentation algorithms.

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

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Philosophy

73 reviews

This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise.

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

• Best of All Time

Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research

73 reviews

On this free online course, find out how medical treatments are discovered, tested and evaluated to improve healthcare for all.

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

• Best of All Time

Building a Future with Robots

69 reviews

Explore the role of robots and autonomous systems in the factories, homes, hospitals, schools and cars of our near future.

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

Functional Programming Principles in Scala

65 reviews

In this course you will discover the elements of the functional programming style and learn how to apply them usefully in your daily programming tasks.

• Coursera
• 2 days 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

WW1 Heroism: Through Art and Film

62 reviews

Discover just some of the ways that heroism and the First World War is portrayed through art and film.

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

Demographic Transition in Europe - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explore Europe's demographic shift: from marriage-controlled fertility to individual choice, rapid population growth, and increased life expectancy, reshaping societal norms and human experiences.

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

Demographic Transition in Europe - Fertility Decline and Population Growth

Explore Europe's demographic shift: from population growth praise to Malthusian concerns, mortality decline, and the puzzling fertility drop, reshaping human existence and societal dynamics.

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

Sites of Memory and Mourning in Post-World War I Europe - Lecture 18

Explore how Europe commemorated World War I through memorials, media, and ceremonies, shaping a unique understanding of war and its lasting impact on society and politics.

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

Demographic Transition in Europe - Mortality Decline and Population Growth

Explore Europe's demographic transition, from high mortality rates to population growth, examining factors like disease, sanitation, and scientific advancements that influenced this shift.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Malthusian Times - Population Growth and Cultural Dynamics in Africa and Europe

Explore demographic shifts, cultural practices, and population challenges in Africa and Europe, examining lineage, fertility, family structures, labor divisions, and the impacts of overpopulation and epidemics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Successor States of Eastern Europe after World War I - Lecture 20

Explore interwar Europe's political tensions, ethnic conflicts, and economic challenges that set the stage for World War II, focusing on revisionist powers and minority persecution.

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