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Introduction to Theory of Literature (ENGL 300)Uploaded 01-09-09In this lecture, Professor Paul Fry examines trends in African-American criticism through the lens of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Toni Morrison. A brief history of African-American literature and criticism is undertaken, and the relationship of both to feminist theory is explicated. The problems in cultural and identity studies of essentialism, "the identity queue," expropriation, and biology are surveyed, with particular attention paid to the work of Michael Cooke and Morrison's reading of Huckleberry Finn. At the lecture's conclusion, the tense relationship between African-American studies and New Critical assumptions are explored with reference to Robert Penn Warren's poem, "Pondy Woods."00:00 - Chapter 1. Origins of African-American Literary Criticism03:16 - Chapter 2. Henry Louis Gates and the Problem of Essentialism12:13 - Chapter 3. The Problem of the "Identity Cue"15:15 - Chapter 4. Tony Morrison and African-American Identity22:01 - Chapter 5. Morrison's Reading of Huckleberry Finn25:17 - Chapter 6. Gates and the Community of African-American Critics36:44 - Chapter 7. ExpropriationComplete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/coursesThis course was recorded in Spring 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Go question by question through the purpose worksheet to understand why each prompt was posed and what insights you can draw from your answers. Useful for individual reflection and for comparing responses across a team.Uploaded 09-06-26Key topics:- Anchoring purpose to your current position (1a)- Using strengths as your inner pep talk (1b)- Aligning long-horizon vision with daily life (2a)- Separating urgent from important using 2b- Reading your flow activities at work, play, and childhood (3a)- Checking alignment between purpose and direction (3b)📚 About the Course:This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice?When you take this course, you will:Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals.Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team.Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking.Course Takeaways:Improve your ability to get the most out of lifeStrengthen your leadership toolkitPractice and apply systems thinking to plan for change📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
France Since 1871 (HIST 276)Uploaded 21-11-081917 is a critical moment in World War I, as the Bolsheviks seize power in Russia and Woodrow Wilson leads the U.S. into war on the side of the Allied powers. Although morale held steady on the home front in France, there were multiple mutinies and strikes as the war progressed. These mutinies were not in favor of German victory; rather, they were in protest of corruption at home, in the form of incompetence and profiteering. Literary and historical records of World War I bear witness to the difficulty faced by soldiers in reentering civilian life after returning home.00:00 - Chapter 1. Advice for the Midterm Exam04:48 - Chapter 2. The Turning Point in 1917: The Russian Revolution and American Involvement17:05 - Chapter 3. Social Tensions of War: Profiteers, Women and Refugees24:19 - Chapter 4. Mutinies and Strikes: Popular Revolt on the Front and at Home36:53 - Chapter 5. Ludendorff's Last Push: The German Offensive of 191841:30 - Chapter 6. The End at Last: The Human Cost of WarComplete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/coursesThis course was recorded in Fall 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this final lesson, Teresa Chahine extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the Social Entrepreneurship Course possible, starting with the learners. The instructor reflects on the profound impact of this journey, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of thought leaders, community entrepreneurs, and the dedicated production team behind the scenes.Uploaded 13-08-25🎯 Learning Objectives• Recognize the collaborative effort and diverse expertise that shaped the course content.• Be encouraged to maintain engagement and continue the social entrepreneurship journey.📚 About the Course Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create real change? You don't have to start your own organization to make a difference in the world. Everyone can learn the social entrepreneurship mindset and skillset to build social impact. In this course, you will immerse yourself in a social or environmental challenge you want to tackle. You'll start by researching your topic of choice, talking to people, and ideating a potential solution that you can contribute. Then, you'll build a business model around that solution, understanding concepts like measuring social change, ensuring financial viability, funding and pitching. This course is a safe space to experiment and explore. You'll be guided by a ten stage framework to help structure your journey. Along the way, you'll hear from social entrepreneurs around the world through case studies and campus conversations. These include Yale alumni, members of the New Haven community, and global changemakers. Everyone is welcome to join this course! You can apply your lived, learned, or professional experience to discover how you're going to make a difference. 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezbi0aRJeVnt99ynTVZG1PL 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://online.yale.edu/courses/creating-change-through-social-entrepreneurship 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/creating-change-through-social-entrepreneurship #SocialEntrepreneurship #YaleCourse #Impact #Changemakers #BusinessPlan #DesignThinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrap up the discussion of vision and mission with suggested readings and a practical exercise for surfacing the values that matter most to your team. The flip-the-negative technique helps any group articulate the kind of culture they want to build.Uploaded 09-06-26Key topics:- Suggested readings on vision, mission, and the strategy pyramid- Toegel and Barsoux on team conflict and the role of values- Reflecting on the worst teams you've worked on- The flip-the-negative exercise to surface positive values- Drawing from compiled values lists like Brene Brown's📚 About the Course:This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice?When you take this course, you will:Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals.Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team.Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking.Course Takeaways:Improve your ability to get the most out of lifeStrengthen your leadership toolkitPractice and apply systems thinking to plan for change📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frontiers/Controversies in Astrophysics (ASTR 160)Uploaded 29-09-08Class begins with a review of the first problem set. Newton's Third Law is applied in explaining how exoplanets are found. An overview of the Solar System is given; each planet is presented individually and its special features are highlighted. Astronomy is discussed as an observational science, and the subject of how to categorize objects in the Solar System is addressed. The Pluto controversy is given special attention and both sides of the argument regarding its status are considered.00:00 - Chapter 1. Review of the Problem Set06:22 - Chapter 2. Conservation of Momentum in Exoplanets14:02 - Chapter 3. Inner and Outer Solar System Objects29:47 - Chapter 4. Kuiper Belt Objects and Oort Cloud35:13 - Chapter 5. Classification and Interpretation of Celestial ObjectsComplete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://open.yale.edu/courses This course was recorded in Spring 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices