English Courses

Animal Navigation - Exploring Migratory Patterns and Mechanisms

Explore animal navigation strategies and research with expert Susanne Åkesson, discussing how various species orient themselves and navigate across long distances.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

In Extremis - Poetry, Subversion and Violence

Dynamic conversation exploring poetry's extremes, innovation, and violence. Poets discuss subversion, aggression, and revolutionary aspects in contemporary poetry, examining creative decisions and international perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Search Methods for Primitive and Intelligent Life Beyond Earth

Explore novel techniques for detecting primitive and intelligent life beyond Earth, from our solar system to distant stars, and discuss the implications for our cosmic understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

T.S. Eliot's Auditory Imagination - Christopher Ricks Lecture

Explore T.S. Eliot's auditory imagination with Christopher Ricks, delving into editorial insights from Eliot's recordings and examining the nuances of sound, pronunciation, and poetic effects in his works.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Approaches to Vaccine Development for TB and HIV

Explores innovative vaccine development strategies, focusing on lipid nanoparticles and lymph node targeting for HIV/TB. Discusses improved antigen delivery, immune response enhancement, and safety considerations in vaccine design.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Update on Cryptococcal Disease in HIV-Infected Patients - Lecture 7

Comprehensive update on cryptococcal disease in HIV patients, covering epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment strategies, and recent clinical trials. Emphasis on optimal timing of antiretroviral therapy initiation.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Civil War to Civil Rights - The Unending Battle to Vote

Explore the ongoing struggle for universal suffrage in the US, from the 15th Amendment to modern challenges, with insights on racial attitudes, regional differences, and key historical moments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gender and the Business of Fiction - Influence on Literature and Reception

Explore gender's impact on literary fiction's creation, reception, and recognition through insights from industry experts in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Temptation of Despair: Tales of the 1940s - Book Discussion

Explore post-WWII Germany through literature, photography, and personal accounts, examining themes of despair, suffering, and ideological shifts in the 1940s.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Your Future Smart Wristband - Wearable Technology for Health and Emotion Monitoring

Explore the future of wearable technology with MIT professor Rosalind W. Picard as she discusses innovative wristband sensors for monitoring emotions, health, and sleep patterns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Pinsky Poetry Reading - Selected Poems and New Works

Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky shares selected and new poems, offering insights into his creative process and exploring themes of culture, language, and human experience.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Science and Application of Wearable Technology

Explore wearable technology's scientific foundations and applications with experts discussing innovations in radiation protection, nano-bio technologies, and augmented reality devices like Google Glass.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Financial Regulation and the CFTC - Gary Gensler's Public Address

Insights on financial regulation from CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler, covering market transparency, clearing, international coordination, and regulatory challenges in an expanding financial landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Harvard Campaign Launch - President's Remarks on Shaping the University's Future

Inspiring address by Harvard's President on the university's future, emphasizing innovation, global impact, and the enduring value of liberal arts education.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beyond Belief - Exploring the Connection Between Personal Beliefs and Physical Health

Explore the fascinating link between personal beliefs and physical health, including placebo effects, spirituality, stress reduction, and mind-body connections in medical contexts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video