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Classical Sociological Theory
by Bart van HeerikhuizenTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 13 hours to complete
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. 2 Mechanic and Organic Solidarity 5 Egoistic and Altruistic Suicide...
Indian Food Culture
by Sarah Pattison- 4.8
2 hours on-demand video
You have a coworker who is of Indian decent and you’re hoping to discover some shared interests so as to create a more inclusive work environment. You’ve always wanted to travel to India and you figured, quite correctly, that this course is cheaper than a plane ticket. The differences between typical North Indian and South Indian cuisine. Religion and politics...
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Intellectual Humility: Science
by Dr. Ian Church , Professor Duncan Pritchard , Dr. Emma Gordon- 4.7
Approx. 21 hours to complete
The world needs more people who are sensitive to reasons both for and against their beliefs, and are willing to consider the possibility that their political, religious and moral beliefs might be mistaken. " by Ian Church and Peter Samuelson Humility, emotions and human relations: a view from social psychology Towards engagement: Dialogue, value and difference...
The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World
by Prof. dr. Petra Sijpesteijn- 4.7
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Did you know that the Middle East under Muslim rule in those days was the world’s beating heart of trade, but also of science and scholarship? We will show you the impressive markets of places like Cairo and Samarkand. In this course you will find out that the Arabic Medieval World was diverse, advanced and connected....
Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World
by Dr. Ebrahim Afsah- 4.8
Approx. 40 hours to complete
Learn what motivates the restive Muslim youth from Tunis to Tehran, what political positions Islamists from Mali to Chechnya are fighting for, where the seeming obsession with Islamic law comes from, where the secularists have vanished to, and whether it makes sense to speak of an Islamic state. 7 Role of Religion and Islamic Law 3 Patrimonialism and Religion...
Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world
by Patrick Le Galès- 4.4
Approx. 12 hours to complete
The class will review debates and present social science models of cities and metropolis to analyse and compare contemporary developments. How can do we study those cities when they become mega urban regions, does size matter and for what? Scott and Storper and the new economic geography Cities of flows and nodes of networks...
Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition
by Andrea Riemenschnitter- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
In this course, featuring many researchers from the University of Zurich and international institutions, we will introduce you to some of the most vibrant cultural trends addressing landscape appreciation, degradation, protection, and rehabilitation that currently circulate in the Asian hemisphere. Module 4: Environmental debates tackling religious concepts and social practices and the problem of waste disposal in India....