We asked Yale Online staff members to pair unrelated Yale offerings to create “unofficial sequels.”
If you find a pair you like, follow the links and sign up! After you scroll through, feel free to fill out our survey and submit your own suggestions for unofficial sequels and we’ll publish some of our favorites in the next edition of this newsletter. They can be Yale courses but don't have to be! Lead others to discover something you've already enjoyed!
First Course: Moral Foundations of Politics
Unofficial Sequel: America’s Written Constitution
Why we think they pair well: These courses will imbue learners with broader understanding of the legal, historical, and political context in which the Framers created the U.S. Constitution.
Themes to follow: What documents would Jefferson have had access to at the time of the Constitution’s writing? Which political thinkers and theories were major influences? How did global politics change as a result?
First Course: Science of Wellbeing
Unofficial Sequel: Health Behavior Change
Why we think they pair well: Both courses discuss the science of wellbeing, happiness, and working towards leading a healthier lifestyle, both physically and mentally.
Themes to follow: Apply theory, methods, and research results in the social and behavioral sciences and public health practice and policy. Take steps to increase your overall wellbeing and build better habits.
First Course: Financial Markets
Unofficial Sequel: Global Financial Crisis
Why we think they pair well: Learn the basics of the financial markets and what happened during the economic downturn of 2008 with Yale professor and Nobel laureate Bob Shiller. Then, dive even deeper with two leading experts on the subject.
Themes to follow: Ideas, methods, and institutions that permit human society to manage risks and foster enterprise. Understand the complex phenomena that comprise a financial crisis.
First Course: Essentials of Global Health
Unofficial Sequel: Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care
Why we think they pair well: Each course gives a snapshot of critical public health frameworks and how to bring evidence into action.
Themes to follow: Assessing healthcare differences in low, middle, and high income countries; cross-cultural perspectives; human-centered care; and public health advocacy.
First Course: Roman Architecture
Unofficial Sequel: Age of Cathedrals
Why we think they pair well: Learn the principles and hallmarks of Roman architecture, then observe the ways that Medieval and Renaissance architects built upon these classical themes (no pun intended!) as they developed increasingly ornate cathedrals around Europe.
Themes to follow: Western art and architectural history, design and construction techniques for major historical landmarks, European history, and the influence of Roman culture on Christianity.