Cultural Studies Courses and Certifications

Mahindra Humanities Center

Spending the War Without You: Rocks - Norton Lecture 3

Laurie Anderson explores artistic challenges in culture reinvention, focusing on language, lyrics, and narration. A thought-provoking lecture blending creativity, ambiguity, and beauty in the context of contemporary art and society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

Why Some McDonald's Are Left Abandoned

Explore the eerie world of abandoned McDonald's locations, from UFO-shaped restaurants to floating "McBarges," uncovering the strange history behind forgotten golden arches.

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

Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Toledo (Spain)

12 reviews

Explore the medieval city of Toledo (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Scuola con Raffaello

38 reviews

Nell’anno delle celebrazioni per il cinquecentenario dalla morte di Raffaello Sanzio, il corso ne ripercorre la vita e l’opera con l’aiuto di studiosi, ricercatori e professori universitari, per offrire alle scuole spunti e approfondimenti multidisciplin…

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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Film and Cultural Studies

This course is an introduction to the study of film which is treated as a cultural artifact and as a form of art.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Introduction to Cultural Studies

Explore cultural identities, politics, and production through interdisciplinary lenses. Examine key thinkers in cultural studies, from Said to Zizek, to understand constructed categories of identity, authority, and knowledge.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Digital Technologies for the Future Cemetery

Explore innovative digital solutions for modern cemeteries, addressing space constraints and evolving commemoration practices while considering public attitudes and future scenarios.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Understanding Culture and Popular Culture - Definitions and Concepts

Explore diverse perspectives and theoretical frameworks defining culture and popular culture, examining their evolving roles in contemporary society.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Introduction to Cultural Studies

1 review

This course intends to examine culture, cultural identities and politics of production across various human historical conditions. Culture is examined in this course as an asymmetrical entanglement of material and abstract attributes

• YouTube
• 1 day 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advertising and Society

6 reviews

Explore advertising's impact on society, culture, and economy. Analyze print and TV ads using visual communication theories. Examine ethics, representation, and future trends in advertising.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Society for Experimental Biology

What Do We Really Mean When We Use the Term Ethnicity and Why Does It Matter

Explore the complex concept of ethnicity, its implications, and importance in biosciences education, promoting a more inclusive and diverse academic environment.

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

The Aspen Institute

Isabel Wilkerson Discusses "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents"

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson discusses her groundbreaking book "Caste" with Elizabeth Alexander, exploring the hidden hierarchies shaping American society and their profound impact on our lives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

What Makes an American? The Culture of Citizenship

Explore the evolving nature of American citizenship through diverse perspectives on culture, immigration, and identity. Experts discuss how art, policy, and activism shape the concept of being American.

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

Mahindra Humanities Center

Indigiqueer Imaginings at the End and Beginning of Worlds

Exploration of Indigiqueer literature's role in challenging colonial boundaries, emphasizing Two-Spirit literary sovereignty and the embodied erotic as a political force for Indigenous expression and resistance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Timeout - Rethinking the Narrative of Fashion

Explore how history shapes fashion narratives and cultural identity. Discover the impact of Western-centric perspectives on global fashion discourse and the need for diverse storytelling.

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