Leiden University Courses

Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

85 reviews

There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different langu…

• Coursera
• 23 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 1 week from now (22nd Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

De-Mystifying Mindfulness

95 reviews

But, what actually is mindfulness? Is it really good for you? Can anyone learn it? How can you recognize charlatans? Would you want to live in a mindful society, and would it smell like sandalwood? What does it feel like to be mindful? Are you mindful al…

• Coursera
• 43 hours worth of material, 9 weeks long
• 3 weeks from now (5th Sep)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

51 reviews

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 55 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• Today
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

25 reviews

First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terro…

• Coursera
• 20 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 6 days from now (15th Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Rethinking International Tax Law

29 reviews

In recent years, the international tax planning strategies of multinationals have become a source of – often heated – debate. This course provides learners with the tools to become fully informed participants in the debate by explaining the foundations a…

• Coursera
• 44 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 18th Jul, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Osteoarchaeology: The Truth in Our Bones

13 reviews

This course is about what we can learn from examining the human skeleton, and how we can use this knowledge to reconstruct the lives of people who lived in the past. In archaeology and anthropology, human skeletal remains can provide unique insights into…

• Coursera
• 27 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• Today
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

10 reviews

International Law in Action explains the functions of each international court and tribunal present in The Hague, and it looks at how these institutions address contemporary problems. On the basis of selected cases, and through interviews with judges and…

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• Today
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Changing Global Order

10 reviews

How are international power relations changing and how can global peace and stability be maintained? This course familiarizes you with some main theories of international relations, shows how the global order is gradually changing and discusses how selec…

• Coursera
• 30 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• Today
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

308 ratings at Coursera

In this course we will focus on the fascinating history of the Arabic Medieval World. We will take you on a journey through the Middle Ages starting off in eighth-century Baghdad. Along the old pilgrim trails we will go to places like Mecca, Jerusalem an…

• Coursera
• 25 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• Today
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

1295 ratings at Coursera

“International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice” is the first MOOC of the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law, which is the platform within the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden University for the resea…

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 6 days from now (15th Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

14 reviews

Security and safety challenges rank among the most pressing issues of modern times. Challenges such as, cyber-crime, terrorism, and environmental disasters impact the lives of millions across the globe. These issues also rank high on the agenda of politi…

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 1st Aug, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

14 reviews

‘The Arbitration of International Disputes’ is the third course of Leiden University’s series on International Law in Action. The first course covered generalities on the international courts and tribunals in The Hague, while the second course provided…

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 11th Jul, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Population Health: Syndemics

Do you wish to contribute to breaking cycles of ill-health in disadvantaged populations? And explore co-occurrence of diseases, such as substance abuse, infectious and chronic disease, and the relation with social factors (disparities)? Are you disappoin…

• Coursera
• 21 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 1 week from now (22nd Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

33 ratings at Coursera

What are the principles of Population Health Management as a pro-active management approach to improve health and to tackle health disparities? In this course we will discuss the basic principles of Population Health Management that will help you as (fut…

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 1 week from now (22nd Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

28 ratings at Coursera

In most areas of health, data is being used to make important decisions. As a health population manager, you will have the opportunity to use data to answer interesting questions. In this course, we will discuss data analysis from a responsible perspect…

• Coursera
• 20 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 6 days from now (15th Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)