Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Utilities, Endowments, and Equilibrium in Financial Theory - Lecture 2

Explore economic modeling, supply and demand, and general equilibrium theory. Understand the importance of models in economics and their application to various markets and financial systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Weber on Protestantism and Capitalism - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explore Weber's theory on the connection between Protestant ethics and capitalism's rise, examining religious influences on economic systems and societal development.

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

Game Theory: Understanding Others' Perspectives and Strategic Decision-Making - Lecture 2

Explore game theory concepts like dominant strategies, rationality, and common knowledge through real-world examples. Gain insights into strategic decision-making and player interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nash Equilibrium - Bad Fashion and Bank Runs - Game Theory Lecture 5

Explore Nash equilibrium, its applications, and coordination problems in game theory. Learn how communication can solve issues in social settings and investment scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Game Theory - Strategies, Payoffs, and Strategic Thinking

Explore game theory fundamentals through interactive play, learning strategic thinking, decision-making, and real-world applications. Understand key concepts like dominant strategies and coordination problems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Best Responses in Game Theory - Soccer Penalties and Business Partnerships

Explore game theory concepts through soccer penalty kicks and business partnerships, focusing on best responses and introducing Nash Equilibrium.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution and Rationality: An Evolutionary Perspective on Psychology

Explore how natural selection shapes human psychology, examining evolutionary perspectives on mental phenomena, instincts, and decision-making processes in this insightful lecture on the origins of human behavior.

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

Language, Perception, Attention, and Memory in Psychology - Lecture 7

Explore language, perception, attention, and memory in psychology. Discover animal communication, visual illusions, and the interplay between cognitive processes in this engaging lecture.

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

Evolution, Emotion, and Reason - Emotions, Part I

Explore the evolutionary basis of human emotions, their functions, and communication. Delve into case studies on happiness, fear, and familial emotions, with insights on infant emotional responses.

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

Memory Types, Limitations, and Social Implications - Lecture 8

Explore memory types, limitations, and strategies. Delve into social implications like recovered memories and eyewitness testimony. Gain insights into how memory shapes our understanding of past and present.

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

Language in the Brain and Mouth - How We Communicate

Explore the fascinating world of language, from its basic structures to complex theories of acquisition, and discover how our brains process and produce speech.

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

Moral Foundations of Politics - Introduction and Course Overview

Introduction to political philosophy course exploring government legitimacy through Enlightenment traditions, anti-Enlightenment thinking, and democratic theory. Covers key concepts and course structure.

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

Queer Theory and Gender Performativity - Lecture 23

Explore Judith Butler's queer theory, gender performativity, and their relation to Foucault's work. Examine key concepts, methodologies, and implications for identity politics and literary analysis.

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

Introduction to Theory of Literature - Lecture 2: Skepticism and Determinism

Explore skepticism, determinism, and authorship in literature through Chekhov, James, Foucault, and Barthes. Examine literary authority, discursivity, and cultural studies implications.

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• 47 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