Yale University Courses

Introduction to Classical Music

25 reviews

Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies to Puccini operas.

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

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Roman Architecture

11 reviews

Roman Architecture is a course for people who love to travel and want to discover the power of architecture to shape politics, society, and culture.

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

Age of Cathedrals

477 ratings at Coursera

Explore Gothic cathedrals' architecture, art, and cultural impact in medieval Europe. Discover innovations in design, engineering, and spiritual symbolism that shaped Western civilization.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music and Social Action

172 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of musicians in society, examining how classical music can effect social change and contribute to democracy, urban renewal, and civil engagement.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

استخدام الوسائط الرقمية لتعزيز النتائج الصحية

تدريب متخصص لتصميم وتنفيذ وتقييم حملات صحية رقمية فعالة باستخدام الرؤى السلوكية والاجتماعية، مع التركيز على استراتيجيات الاتصال والمحتوى الإبداعي وقياس التأثير.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Media Digital untuk Hasil Kesehatan

Melatih profesional komunikasi kesehatan memanfaatkan wawasan sosial-perilaku untuk merancang, menerapkan, dan mengevaluasi kampanye kesehatan online yang efektif menggunakan media digital.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Evolution of the Symphony and Orchestra - Lecture 20

Explore the evolution of symphonies and orchestras from Mozart to Mahler, examining historical changes in instruments, orchestral size, and concert venues, with musical examples from renowned composers.

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

Romantic Opera: Verdi's La Traviata and Vocal Performance - Lecture 19

Explore Verdi's La Traviata and the evolution of operatic voices, from Romantic era to modern times. Analyze vocal performances and discover iconic singers who shaped the art form.

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

Review of Musical Style - Lecture 23

Learn to identify musical styles from different periods of Western music history through guided listening exercises and analysis of key characteristics.

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

Gregorian Chant and Music in the Sistine Chapel - Lecture 15

Explore medieval music's evolution from Gregorian chants to polyphony, examining religious influences, analyzing Hildegard's work, and discovering the Sistine Chapel's a cappella traditions.

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

Piano Music of Mozart and Beethoven - Evolution of the Instrument - Lecture 18

Explore the evolution of piano music from Mozart to Beethoven, tracing the instrument's development and its impact on composition, with live performances on historical pianos.

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

Form in Classical Music - Rondo, Sonata-Allegro, and Theme and Variations - Lecture 11

Explore musical forms like rondo and theme and variations through works by Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven. Analyze classical pieces and discover how these forms appear in contemporary music.

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

Preparing for a Concert Review - Guest Conductor and Orchestra Insights - Lecture 12

Explore orchestral conducting, concert review writing, and instrument demonstrations with insights from a guest conductor and musicians preparing for a Saybrook Orchestra performance.

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

Bass Patterns in Blues and Rock - Lecture 8

Explore bass patterns and chord progressions in popular and classical music, learning to identify harmonic structures across genres from Mozart to Justin Timberlake.

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

Sonata-Allegro Form and Theme and Variations - Lecture 10

Explore sonata-allegro form and theme and variations through in-depth analysis, examples from Beethoven and Mozart, and a live performance of Corelli's La Folia, enhancing musical understanding.

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