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Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You
by Sarah Carter , Ivan Gaskell , Sara Schechner , Laurel Thatcher Ulrich- 0.0
10 Weeks
Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life. Have you ever wondered about how museum, library, and other kinds of historical or scientific collections all come together? Or how and why curators, historians, archivists, and preservationists do what they do?...
$49
Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further
by Prof. Ana Gimeno , Virginia González , Cristina Navarro , Begoña García Migura- 0.0
4 Weeks
Beginners course for learners of Spanish that focuses not only on language, but also on cultural aspects, specifically designed for English speakers. At the end of the course you will be able to communicate in everyday situations according to the A1 proficiency level as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL, Council of Europe)....
$50
Modern Masterpieces of World Literature
by David Damrosch , Martin Puchner- 0.0
8 Weeks
Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences. These masterpieces of modern world literature take part in a tradition of weaving small stories into ambitious projects—one that reaches back to medieval tales and extends forward to contemporary novels....
$139
Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature
by David Damrosch , Martin Puchner- 0.0
6 Weeks
Examine how cultures of the ancient world defined themselves through literature and how their vision of literature contributes to our understanding of civilization, culture, and literature today. Cities, nations, and empires from antiquity through the middle ages drew on foundational histories and myths for their identities, relating these narratives through generations by means of oral-storytelling and new writing technologies....
$139
European Paintings: From Leonardo to Rembrandt to Goya
by Alejandro Vergara- 0.0
7 Weeks
Uncover the meaning behind the art of the great painters from 1400 to 1800. Learn about the inspirational work of the leading European painters from approximately 1400 to 1800, and explore the issues expressed through the art of painting. Included in this broad time frame are the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Goya....
$99
Basic Spanish 3: Getting there
by Prof. Ana Gimeno , Cristina Navarro- 0.0
4 Weeks
Beginners course for learners of Spanish that focuses not only on language but also on cultural aspects, specifically designed for English speakers. ¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas! (Welcome!) In this Spanish course, you will learn basic vocabulary to talk about yourself and your everyday life, in the present, in the future and in the past, in simple and brief communication situations....
$50
The Ancient Greek Hero
by Gregory Nagy , Leonard Muellner , Kevin McGrath , Keith DeStone- 0.0
18 Weeks
Discover the literature and heroes of ancient Greece through the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey , the tragedies of Sophocles, the dialogues of Plato, and more. Explore what it means to be human today by studying what it meant to be a hero in ancient Greek times. No previous knowledge of Greek history, literature, or language is required....
$169
First Nights - Beethoven's 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra
by Thomas Forrest Kelly- 0.0
3 Weeks
Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music. Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony premiered in Vienna in 1824, and continues to be one of the most popular symphonies in the repertoire. The monumental symphony’s size and complexity stretches traditional instrumental forms to the breaking point, and its famous choral finale changed our view of orchestral music forever....
$99
Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part2
by Naoko Kinoshita- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how to acquire essential information, as well as how to convey information to others. Andy is starting his life at a Japanese university but there are still many things, like which course he should take and where to buy the course textbooks, he needs to sort out. One day, a Japanese yosokoi dance performance catches his attention....
$99
The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture
by Stan Lee , Michael Uslan , David Uslan , Christopher Robichaud- 0.0
6 Weeks
EXCLUSIVE! When you complete a verified certificate in this course, you will receive digital artwork from a current comic book artist. Join the Smithsonian, and comic book industry legend, the late Stan Lee, in this self-paced course to explore the history of the comic book and the rise of superheroes. Learn from Smithsonian and industry experts including:...
$50