Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data
The world is full of uncertainty: accidents, storms, unruly financial markets, noisy communications. The world is also full of data. Build foundational knowledge of data science with this introduction to probabilistic models, including random processes and the basic elements of statistical inference.
Us vs Them: Why people polarise and how to bring them together
We all form groups. Sometimes they help us, other times they stimulate harmful or even violent polarisation. Using expertise from business, behavioural science, and politics, we explore these ‘groupish’ instincts, while providing skills to bridge divides.
Work and Employment for a Sustainable Future
We are living in a financially fragile world. There is economic growth, but not enough opportunities to find decent work. Globally, more than 200 million people are still unemployed, but there has been progress in standards of labour and work. This is not sustainable. Learn from experts from the International Labour Organization, Harvard University, and more about the state of work in our world, and what it will take to ensure steady, inclusive and sustainable economic development for all.
Masterpieces of World Literature
Focusing particularly on works of literature that take the experience of the wider world as their theme, this course will explore the varied artistic modes in which great writers have situated themselves in the world, helping us to understand the deep roots of today's intertwined global cultures.
Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
We are living in a contentious time in history. Fundamental disagreements on critical policy, economic, and political issues make it essential to learn how to compose an effectiveargument and to analyze the arguments of others. This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of rhetoric, the art of persuasive writing and speech.