University of Pennsylvania Courses

Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

189 reviews

During the 10 weeks of the course, you will be guided through poems, video discussions of each poem, and community discussions of each poem. And (unique among open online courses) we offer weekly, interactive live webcasts.

• Coursera
• 3 days 22 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

11 reviews

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hollywood: History, Industry, Art

10 reviews

Explore the history of Hollywood, from Edison and the birth of film to the rise of the internet.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $9.00

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore the origins of philosophy with the University of Pennsylvania's 4-week course. Delve into the works of Plato, his predecessors, and their impact on Western thought.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

English for Career Development

22 reviews

Improve your English language skills and navigate the U.S. job market with this 5-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn job search strategies, resume writing, and interview techniques.

• Coursera
• 1 day 16 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Greek and Roman Mythology

20 reviews

Explore the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, their significance, and their impact on culture and society in this 10-week course by the University of Pennsylvania.

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

• Best of All Time

English for Business and Entrepreneurship

7 reviews

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about the global business economy.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wonders of Ancient Egypt

5 reviews

Join Dr. David Silverman, Professor of Egyptology at Penn, Curator in Charge of the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum, and curator of the Tutankhamun exhibitions on a guided tour of the mysteries and wonders of this ancient land.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History of the Slave South

6 reviews

This course explores the relationship between slavery and democracy at the heart of American history. It is about the rise and fall of the slave South from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the end of the American Civil War.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts

5 ratings at edX

Learn about medieval Jewish medical training and thought by exploring and interpreting medical manuscripts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

6 reviews

Explore Ancient Egypt's civilization, culture, and history in a 6-week course by the University of Pennsylvania, guided by renowned Egyptologist Dr. David Silverman.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed

1 review

Alessandro Guetta (Paris) uses anItalian Hebrewcommentary on the biblical description of the ancient Israelite Tabernacle ( mishkan ), Tavnit ha-mishkan by Malkiel Ashkenazi,as a case studyinhowmanuscripts can be used by intellectual historians.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Egypt

2 reviews

Explore Ancient Egypt's culture, history, and mysteries with Dr. David Silverman from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn through original artifacts in a 2-3 hour weekly commitment.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Global Business of Sports

2 reviews

Learn about the global business of sports, analyzing economic, legal, and governance models in various industries. Offered by University of Pennsylvania.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Auf Deutsch: Communicating in German Across Cultures

1 review

By the end of this course you will have developed a spoken and written profile in German that reflects your backgrounds, customs and the cities you live in.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)