YouTube Courses

Jack Kerouac's On the Road - Analysis of Language, Desire, and American Culture

Explore Kerouac's "On the Road" through literary analysis, examining language, desire, and American culture. Delve into the Beat Generation's unique narrative style and its contrast with Modernism.

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

The Known World by Edward P. Jones - Literacy, Narrative, and Slavery - Lecture 2

Explore Edward P. Jones's "The Known World" through the lens of literacy, narrative power, and the moral complexities of slavery in this insightful lecture on contemporary American literature.

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

The Human Stain by Philip Roth - Identity, Race, and Secrecy in Modern America

Explore Roth's "The Human Stain" through the lens of identity, race, and secrecy. Delve into how concealment shapes character and drives narrative in this thought-provoking literary analysis.

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

The American Novel Since 1945 - Introduction and Major Themes

Explore post-1945 American literature, examining reader perspectives, literary debates, and themes of truth and memory through works like "Black Boy" and "Lolita."

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

Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer - American Holocaust Literature - Lecture 25

Explore Foer's "Everything is Illuminated" through trauma theory, Holocaust literature, and third-generation Jewish-American perspectives in this insightful lecture on contemporary American fiction.

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

Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye - Analysis of Language, Narrative, and Social Critique

Explore Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" through its narrative complexity, themes of language and violence, and the construction of identity in African-American literature.

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

Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer - Analysis and Literary Context - Lecture 24

Explore Foer's "Everything is Illuminated" through literary analysis, examining its themes, styles, and ambition to address historical traumas using postmodern techniques and social novel elements.

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

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita - Analysis and Context - Lecture 1

Explore Nabokov's Lolita through literary analysis, examining narrative techniques, historical context, and the novel's complex themes of morality, manipulation, and the power of language.

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

Richard Wright's Black Boy - Analysis and Literary Context

Explore Richard Wright's "Black Boy" through close analysis, examining narrative oscillations, editorial struggles, and the power of words in portraying America's ideals during WWII.

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

Flannery O'Connor's Wise Blood - Social Context and Literary Analysis - Lecture 2

Análisis profundo de "Wise Blood" de Flannery O'Connor, explorando contextos sociales sureños, raza, género y crítica literaria, con énfasis en la violencia narrativa y la estructura teológica.

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

J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey - Religious Themes and Literary Analysis - Lecture 10

Explore Salinger's Franny and Zooey through a literary analysis of religion, mysticism, and human connection, with guidance on constructing a compelling critical argument.

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

Subgame Perfect Equilibrium: Matchmaking and Strategic Investments - Lecture 19

Explore subgame perfect equilibrium through examples in trust games, matchmaking scenarios, and strategic investment decisions, enhancing understanding of game theory concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise and Significance of Tyrannies in Ancient Greek Polis - Lecture 8

Explore the rise, fall, and impact of tyrannies in ancient Greek city-states, examining their economic and artistic contributions alongside their limitations on freedom and role in political development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Peloponnesian War - Aftermath of the Thirty Years Peace - Lecture 18

Explores the aftermath of the Thirty Years Peace, focusing on Athens' diplomatic efforts and the conflict between Corinth and Corcyra over Epidamnus, which challenged the peace and led to Athens' defensive alliance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Athenian Democracy - Judicial System, Women's Roles, and Slavery

Explore Athenian democracy's judicial system, women's roles, and slavery, drawing parallels to modern society. Gain insights into ancient Greek political and social structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video