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19 Short courses in American and Australasian studies

Indigenous Narrative
The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Indigenous Narrative will introduce you to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games and more.
U.S. Government
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the U.S. Government in collaboration with Harvard University - HarvardX .
Vowels of American English Pronunciation
In this Vowels of American English Pronunciation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse.
American Government and Political Processes
The certificate program in American Government and Political Processes at University of Maryland Global Campus provides an in-depth study and analysis of the U.S. government, including its history, structure, and political culture.
Certificate in Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Affairs
Throughout the Certificate in Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Affairs course from Johns Hopkins SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies you'll gain a professional edge in your career and further your Hopkins-Nanjing Center studies.
America Through Foreign Eyes
America Through Foreign Eyes course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is a rich, interdisciplinary, international course that features Rice University faculty from a variety of disciplines and area studies.
U.S. Federal Taxation
U.S. Federal Taxation of Individuals & Businesses. Learners will develop knowledge in U.S. federal taxation as applied to individuals and businesses with this U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Illinois.
Australia and the Indo-Pacific
The Australia and the Indo-Pacific course offered by The University of Western Australia will help you gain an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia's strategic relationships to Asia.
Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Relations
Throughout this Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Relations course from Johns Hopkins SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies you'll gain a professional edge in your career and further your Hopkins-Nanjing Center studies.
Great South Land - Introducing Australian History
Gain an introduction to Australian history starting with Aboriginal history pre-colonisation, and moving through to convictism with Great South Land - Introducing Australian History at The University of Newcastle Australia by FutureLearn.
American English for Tourists
The American English for Tourists programme is offered by Lighthouse Academy.
Chinese and American Studies
This Chinese and American Studies course from Johns Hopkins SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies features coursework and research combining areas of politics, economics, or China studies, amid a variety of approaches to important questions about China and the world.
The Pronunciation of American English
The Pronunciation of American English Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine is intended for anyone who wants to achieve clearer, more understandable pronunciation of American English to help them communicate more easily and effectively.
US History since 1945
University of Strathclyde offers the US History since 1945 programme.
American History Through Baseball
Learn About American History Through Baseball History with this Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder. Follow the course of American History and Baseball History side-by-side.
Consonants of American English Pronunciation
In this Consonants of American English Pronunciation offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine you will learn and practice all of the consonant sounds of American English, including some pairs of consonants that are especially tricky.
The Music of American English Pronunciation
In The Music of American English Pronunciation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine you will learn and practice the "music" of American English, the features of pronunciation such as stress, rhythm, and intonation that will help improve your listening comprehension as well as your ability to communicate more clearly.
The Pronunciation of American English Project
In the final course The Pronunciation of American English Project course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine, you will complete a final self-reflection project applying what you have learned in the first three courses about consonants, vowels, and the “music” of English.
American Presidents from Lyndon B Johnson to George W Bush
University of Strathclyde offers the American Presidents from Lyndon B Johnson to George W Bush programme.