Harvard University Courses

Should Law Foster Forgiveness? Child Soldiers, Sovereign Debt, and Alternatives to Punishment

2 reviews

Exploring legal, historical, and cultural perspectives on forgiveness in law, examining child soldiers, sovereign debt, and alternatives to punishment across domestic and international contexts.

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

PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies

65 ratings at edX

This course is an overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

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

CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life

49 ratings at edX

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy

40 ratings at edX

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

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

Introduction to American Civics: Presented by Zero-L

1 review

Harvard Law School's short introduction to American Law and Civics

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

Quantitative Social Science Methods

1 review

First course for incoming Harvard Government Department PhD students; also taken by students in other departments, and students elsewhere through the Harvard Extension School. Instructor: Gary King.

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

Security Paradox - Addressing Modern Security Challenges

1 review

General Dempsey discusses the "security paradox": despite global peace, potential for violence is high due to technological advances. He explores military adaptations to new security threats.

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

Economic Crises and Recovery Strategies - The Malcolm Wiener Lecture by Jean-Claude Trichet

1 review

Jean-Claude Trichet analyzes economic recessions, focusing on Europe, and discusses unconventional strategies to address crises. He emphasizes the complexity of global economic patterns and the potential for stronger economies post-crisis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Archaic Admixture in Human History - Next in Evolution

1 review

Exploring human evolution through genetic analysis, focusing on interbreeding with archaic species like Neanderthals and Denisovans, and its impact on modern human DNA and health risks.

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

Feminisms Now - Visions of Gender Equality for the 21st Century

1 review

Rising artists, thinkers, and organizers share visions of gender equality for the 21st century, reflecting on their art and activism in service of intersecting and sometimes competing feminisms.

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

Beyond the Nature/Technology Divide - Intersections in Urban Design - Lecture 3

1 review

Explorando la intersección entre naturaleza y tecnología en espacios urbanos, infraestructura, arte público y diseño paisajístico a través de perspectivas de expertos en arquitectura, ingeniería y arte visual.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Managing Happiness

353 ratings at edX

Explore the science of well-being and learn practical strategies to cultivate lasting happiness, purpose, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation

166 ratings at edX

Explore strategies for implementing effective early childhood development programs globally, focusing on policy, advocacy, financing, and scaling successful interventions to support children's potential.

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

Justice Today: Money, Markets, and Morals

31 ratings at edX

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

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

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

25 ratings at edX

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

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