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Cosmopolitan Tang: Aristocratic Culture in China
by Peter K. Bol , William C. Kirby- 0.0
15 Weeks
Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature. By the Tang period, China was divided into northern and southern dynasties with different rulers and political systems. You’ll discover how these clans formed a kind of state aristocracy that dominated Tang government and society....
$99
Interdisciplinary Teaching with Museum Objects
by Candra Flanagan , Abby Pfisterer , Dr. Orlando Serrano , Ashleigh D. Coren- 0.0
14 Weeks
Educators from four Smithsonian museums will explore connections among their collections and model teaching strategies that participants can implement with their students, whether online or in the classroom. Museum educators will explore connections among their collections and model teaching strategies that participants can implement with their students, whether online or in the classroom....
$49.99
Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture
by Hidenori Jinno- 0.0
4 Weeks
Explore the world's oldest novel written in the eleventh century and develop the perspective to understand Japanese classical literature and the foundation of Japanese culture. The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is a long-form narrative composed in Japan at the beginning of the eleventh century. But the tale is not notable simply because it is old or long....
$49
Smithsonian’s Objects That Define America
by Richard Kurin- 0.0
5 Weeks
Explore the history of America through the view of key historic objects, inventions, and exhibits in the Smithsonian collections. This course, produced with The Great Courses, will look at four key themes in the History of America as presented by Dr. Richard Kurin, Undersecretary for History, Art and Culture at the Smithsonian....
$50
Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part3
by Naoko Kinoshita- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how to explain a troubling situation, and how to ask for assistance from people. Andy explains the symptoms of his illness at hospital and describes some problems he has with his room at the dormitory. He also asks for assistance. He solves his problems using his Japanese. ・To explain your overall condition...
$99
Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China
by Peter K. Bol , William C. Kirby- 0.0
15 Weeks
Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government. Fundamental changes in government, the economy, and broader society took place between the 8th and 11th centuries in China. The state aristocracy gave way to new literati elite: educated men who sought to enter government through competitive examinations....
$99
Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part2
by Naoko Kinoshita , Yukiyo HAMAKAWA- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how to ask the details about a situation and make requests to people. Andy’s upperclassman comes back from his trip to Okinawa. Andy and Mr. Ono ask him about his trip and listen to what he did there. Andy is also working very hard to learn the yosokoi dance. He tries to do too much, however, and falls ill....
$99
The Spain of Don Quixote
by Pedro García Martín- 0.0
7 Weeks
An exploration of Spain depicted in Cervante’s historic novel, Don Quixote – a Golden Age in which Spanish arts and literature reached worldwide excellence. This MOOC focuses on Spanish history between the Renaissance and Baroque periods—a time when the Spanish culture set the tone in the Western world. The monarchy of this Spain created the first global empire of History....
$29
Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management
by Kristin Fontichiaro- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn how to conduct research, surveys, and interviews as well as how to analyze data to better assess the local needs and wants of a public library community. Public libraries are becoming dynamic hubs for learning, civic engagement, and community. This course will discuss strategies for gathering statistical and descriptive data about public library communities....
$49
Reading Religious Conversion
by Ora Limor , Haim Hames , Sarina Chen- 0.0
12 Weeks
The course "Reading Religious Conversion" exposes you to a wealth of conversion stories from across the globe and throughout history. The texts explore the complex aspects of religious identities and the varied expressions of community belonging and social borders. Conversion is a multidimensional phenomenon with religious, social, political and legal implications....
$49