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How does Grace Paley write dinner table chatter in which we seem to hear every voice simultaneously? How do playwrights like David Mamet and Sarah Ruhl create distinctive styles of spoken English that still sound like people we know? What can we learn from…

Have you ever wanted to try hip hop dance but felt nervous to give it a go? Here’s a chance to learn one of the world’s most popular dance forms effortlessly with a renowned teacher and choreographer. Hip hop dance is not just a form of movement; it is deeply…

Few writers capture the exhilaration and irrationality of young love better than William Shakespeare. In the mid-1590s, he wrote two plays that explore the same emotional terrain in strikingly different ways: the tragic passion of Romeo and Juliet , with its…

Imagine having the ability to turn “good” genes on and “bad” genes off through simple, science-based lifestyle choices. The emerging field of epigenetics reveals that genes aren't a fixed destiny—you have the power to influence them. This course is a study of…

At 17, Bob Weir dropped out of high school to join a band. He began as its least accomplished musician; within a decade, he had become one of its central creative forces. Often overshadowed by Jerry Garcia, Weir shaped the sound and evolution of the Grateful…

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly across many domains, including science, business, and public policy. This course offers a data-driven introduction to how AI is evolving globally, grounded in insights from the AI Index report, Stanford HAI’s…

Generative AI is evolving from a tool that responds to prompts into systems that can pursue goals, make plans, use tools, and act across workflows. This introductory course examines the ideas behind this shift and what it means for the future of professional…

Have you tried to meditate but haven’t found a practice that works for you? Meditation is widely recommended for its ability to sharpen attention, ease stress, and support mental clarity. Yet figuring it out and fitting it in can feel harder than it sounds.…

Learn what it takes to move from idea to implementation when starting an enterprise. This course examines the different mentalities and emotional perspectives necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, or "intra"preneur, within the existing framework of a…

This three-course series is designed for those students who already know the basics of French but need to develop more fluency in the language. Instruction focuses on further developing speaking, listening, and reading skills through cultural discussions…

At the end of this course, students will be able to talk about their goals, future plans, describe their qualifications and previous work experience, express wishes, emotions, opinions, doubts and uncertainty and make hypothesis for the present and the…

10 WEEKS | ONLINE | FALL & SPRING QUARTERS Using the simplicity of basic 2D animation, students will become familiar with Disney’s "12-Principles of Animation." Whether 2D, CG, or stop motion animation, these principles are the backbone for all character…

In the 19th century, a strange marriage of art, literature, science, and psychology catapulted society’s obsession with the archetypal madwoman into the mainstream. Pathologies that had once been used to portray the outré now came to be seen as essential…

Harvard Professional & Executive Development presents the Advanced Negotiation Skills Training course, designed for professionals seeking to master complex negotiation strategies. This Emerging / Needs Review program equips participants with advanced…

This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA…

Offered by MIT xPRO, the course "AI and Cybersecurity: Strategies for Resilience and Defense (Live Online)" delves into the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Participants will gain insights into advanced strategies for…

Most startup ideas don't fail in the market—they fail long before, in the gap between initial excitement and honest scrutiny. This course closes that gap. Drawing on behavioral research, innovation theory, and battle-tested startup methodology, you’ll build a…

Generative AI is transforming how information is created, discovered, and consumed. As search engines evolve into conversational assistants and answer engines, traditional search engine optimization (SEO) is expanding into generative engine optimization…

At its heart, ballet is movement, music, and joy in motion. This course offers an introduction to one of the most elegant and time-honored forms of dance. Designed for beginners and taught by a lecturer from Stanford’s Department of Theater & Performance…

Coordinating nutrition with exercise dramatically improves weight loss, health (including immune strength), and fitness. This course examines how nutrition for performance addresses delaying fatigue, driving adaptation, and speeding recovery. Delaying fatigue…

Across a career of 65 years, Paul Simon has taken American popular music outside of its traditional confines and set it in dialogue with other musical traditions from around the world. In this course, we will study Simon’s work and development, beginning with…

Criminal Law and Procedure is a survey course covering the elements of many typical offenses in California and in other states. Some of these offenses include drug offenses, robbery, rape (and other sex offenses), burglary, murder, arson, and driving under…

Managers are invariably critiqued on their effective use of the complex decision making process. Refine your leadership skills and focus on the strategic decision-making process as viewed from the top of an organization in a multidisciplinary setting. Through…

Gain an in-depth study of the tax-oriented decisions and personal considerations that constitute an effective estate plan. Lectures and discussions cover the provisions of recent federal tax legislation and its impact on estate planning. You will analyze…

Have you imagined retiring years earlier than most—shifting your “go-go” years from your 60s to your 40s or finally pursuing long-delayed passion projects? In this course, you’ll learn how to define your ideal retirement age and calculate exactly what’s…

Access to imagery has never been easier than in our digital age. Our phones and cameras are capable of producing hundreds, thousands, maybe millions of photos, but to what end and to what beginning? This course is designed for photography enthusiasts who want…

Artificial Intelligence is filled with technical terms like “parameters,” “cost functions,” and “context window.” These words can seem like things only a machine would understand. Yet AI can be reduced to a handful of foundational principles and concepts that…

Artificial intelligence is becoming deeply embedded in cloud platforms, data centers, energy systems, and other mission-critical infrastructure, often outpacing organizations’ ability to assess and manage risk. As automation expands, so do hidden…

9 WEEKS | WINTER, SPRING QUARTERS Course Overview: In the supportive atmosphere of this studio class, you will explore a variety of art materials and techniques with stimulating projects that will spark your innate artistic abilities. Each week, you will…

Become a More Effective Public Speaker in English Effective communication skills are essential for most professions and stages of careers. For those who speak English as another language, public speaking can be particularly challenging. This course is…