108 Short courses in Area & Cultural Studies

Globalisation is one of the most important dynamics of contemporary social life. But how has it emerged, what does it really involve, and what are the cultural and social forces that shape it? London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Culture and Globalisation programme.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the World Religions Through Their Scriptures program in collaboration with Harvard University - HarvardX. 

As Estonia is one of the Uralic nations, it is the best place to get to know Finno-Ugric cultures! This Introduction to Estonia and Finno-Ugric Cultures and Nations course at Tallinn University provides an overview of the Finno-Ugric nations’ history, culture, and modern developments.

Explore how cultural, institutional and environmental differences can be overcome to create a more cooperative world with this Global Studies - Cultures and Organizations in International Relations from Grenoble Ecole de Management offered at FutureLearn.

The Cross-Cultural Communication course from UCL Summer School is aimed at students who are planning to work in international teams or are considering an international career.

Law plays a role in all aspects of our everyday life. In this Law, Society And Culture module at The Open University UK , you will explore the relationships between law, society and culture. You'll explore these themes through the lens of diverse and cutting edge issues which can sometimes be controversial.

Learn how to understand the past to explain the present, and get to know the amazing sources and resources of the British Library with Learning from the Past - A Guide for the Curious Researcher at The University of Nottingham delivered through FutureLearn.

The Berlin - Music and Sound in the Digital Age course at Freie Universität Berlin will explore the relationship between aesthetic trends and technological developments with the focus on the cultural and economic conditions in Berlin.

The Estonian summer courses are offered by the University of Tartu, where daily language lessons are combined with engaging after-class cultural activities.  

This Diversity, Inclusion and Contemporary Practice for Social Workers and Social Care Professionals module at Anglia Ruskin University, which is designed for qualified social workers, will have you thinking of the ‘bigger picture’.

This Family, Societal and Cultural Influences on Children's Mental Wellbeing course at Anglia Ruskin University will focus on cultural, social and family influences on child and adolescent mental wellbeing, while exploring current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective.

The International Summer School offered by Renmin University of China provides opportunities for young scholars worldwide to work together for new experience, knowledge and insights.

Have you ever dreamt of traveling the world, but don’t have the money to start? Do you have experience working with children and a desire for new experiences? It sounds like working as an au pair abroad is perfect for you! International Open Academy offers the Au Pair Abroad programme.

The German Language and Culture - Intensive German Language Beginner C1 course offered at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for students who have successfully completed the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The German Language and Culture - Intensive German Language Beginner B1 course offered at Freie Universität Berlin focuses on encounters with various written, spoken and audio-visual texts and exchanges with other course participants.

Kadenze's North Indian Classical Music program aims to introduce this music tradition to any music motivated learner by combining theoretical and practical teaching approaches.

The Land workshop offered by Brock University is best for those who already have a foundational understanding of Land Acknowledgement practices.

The Chinese Business Culture Essentials short course from the The Open University UK equips you with insight, skills and knowledge to succeed when working with Chinese culture in a business context. Using stories and reflections from Westerners who have lived and worked in China, the course will help you navigate key cultural differences. 

Join this Scottish Visual History course at the University of Aberdeen and discover Scotland’s fascinating visual history across the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Internship Programme from University of Haifa is coordinated by a member of the Study Abroad faculty along with an on-site faculty member.