Wesleyan University Courses

Social Psychology

87 reviews

This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Ancient Greeks

30 reviews

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

21 reviews

Explore the evolution of "the modern" in European philosophy and literature, and its impact on cultural change. Discover if we have transitioned to the postmodern era. (Wesleyan University, 7 weeks)

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

15 reviews

Learn the craft of plot in creative writing with Wesleyan University's 4-week course. Master narrative arc, pacing, and plot structure to captivate readers.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

12 reviews

In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to the techniques that masters of fiction use to ground a story in a concrete world. From the most realist settings to the most fantastical, writers will learn how to describe the physical world in shar…

• Coursera
• 7 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Memory: Explaining the Psychology of Memory through Movies

10 reviews

Explore the psychology of memory through movies in this 5-week course by Wesleyan University. Learn how memory works, why it fails, and ways to enhance it.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

8 reviews

Hone your unique writing style with Wesleyan University's 4-week course. Learn the art of metaphor, imagery, and inventive word choice to enhance your stories.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

7 reviews

At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Change the World

6 reviews

Learn how to initiate positive change by addressing global challenges such as poverty, environment, and healthcare in this 6-week course from Wesleyan University.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Management and Visualization

5 reviews

Learn to manage and visualize data using SAS or Python in this 4-week course by Wesleyan University. Develop research questions, calculate statistics, and present results effectively.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Machine Learning for Data Analysis

322 ratings at Coursera

Explore predictive algorithms with Wesleyan University's 4-week course on machine learning for data analysis, covering classification, decision trees, and clustering.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Analysis Tools

413 ratings at Coursera

Wesleyan University's 4-week course on data analysis tools, teaching hypothesis development, statistical tests, and software usage (SAS or Python) for data interpretation.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Regression Modeling in Practice

273 ratings at Coursera

Learn regression analysis with Python or SAS in a 4-week course from Wesleyan University. Understand linear relationships, identify confounding variables, and evaluate model quality.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Complex Analysis

1037 ratings at Coursera

Explore complex analysis with Wesleyan University's 8-week course. Learn about complex functions, differentiation, integration, and complex dynamics through video lectures, quizzes, and homework assignments.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Schizophrenia

2125 ratings at Coursera

Explore the nature of schizophrenia through scientific methods in this 5-week course by Wesleyan University. Learn about symptoms, brain imaging studies, psychological theories, and current treatments.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)