We will doggedly ask two questions in this class: “What is history?” and “How do you do it in 2010?” In pursuit of the answers, we will survey a variety of approaches to the past used by historians writing in the last several decades. We will examine how these historians conceive of their object of study, how they use primary sources as a basis for their accounts, how they structure the narrative and analytical discussion of their topic, and the advantages and limitations of their approaches.
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Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?
Our economic institutions, organizations, and skills have not kept up with rapid advances in AI. In this growing gap lie many of society’s greatest challenges and opportunities. This course will explore how AI can and will transform our economy and society in the coming years. Each week, we will le…
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This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.
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Learn about successful collaborations between families and educators and why they lead to improved outcomes for students and schools.
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Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.
View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/9-00SCS11 Instructor: John Gabrieli Introduction to Psychology is a survey of the scientific study of human nature, including how the mind works, and how the brain supports the mind. Topics include the mental and neural bases of perception, emotion, lear…
