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OSUN Online Courses

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OSUN Online Courses are taught by faculty from a single institution and delivered virtually to eligible students across OSUN. Students register online and receive course credit from the host institution. Courses are offered by multiple OSUN member institutions.
Use the search tool below to find and register for courses by term, theme, certificate, institution, or course level.

Summer course priority deadline: May 15.
Fall course priority deadline: June 1.

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Course Search Results

Title
Theme
Instructor
Certificate
Term
Level
Afro-Brazilian Religions: Psychology of Group and Identity Construction
Global Justice
Felix Kaputu, Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Human Rights Certificate
August 28, 2023 – December 20, 2023
200-Level
Asia-Pacific International Politics in the Post-Pandemic Era
Global Justice
Chiahao Hsu, National Sun Yat-sen University
Global Education Development Certificate
September 3, 2023 – December 17, 2023
100-Level
Bilingual Reading and Writing Workshop: Creative Writing (Spanish and English)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mariana Graciano, Bard College Annandale
 
September 6, 2023 – December 20, 2023
200-Level
Characters in the Colony
Inequalities
Zahid Rafiq, Bard College Annandale
Human Rights Certificate
September 6, 2023 – December 20, 2023
300-Level
Citizens of the World: Ancient, Modern, Contemporary
Human Rights
Thomas Bartscherer, Bard College Annandale
Human Rights Certificate
September 4, 2023 – December 20, 2023
300-Level
Civic Engagement and Social Action
Civic Engagement
Brian Mateo and Chrys Margaritidis, Bard College Annandale
Civic Engagement Certificate
September 4, 2023 – December 20, 2023
100-Level
Climate Change Seminar
Sustainability and Climate
Asadullah Jawid, American University of Afghanistan
 
September 3, 2023 – December 20, 2023
100-Level
Contemporary Developments in Finance
Inequalities
Taun Toay, Bard College Annandale
 
September 5, 2023 – December 19, 2023
300-Level
Cyber Law
Inequalities
Md Saimum Talukder, BRAC University
 
September 11, 2023 – January 10, 2024
300-Level
Data Storytelling
Democratic Practice
Anastasia Valeeva, American University of Central Asia
 
September 4, 2023 – December 18, 2023
200-Level
Digital Cultures
Inequalities
Anguelina Popova, American University of Central Asia
 
September 6, 2023 – December 13, 2023
200-Level
Education, Development, and the Novel
Inequalities
Stephen Tremaine, Bard Early Colleges
Global Education Development Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 14, 2023
100-Level
Ethical Hacking
Liberal Arts and Sciences
 Ala Abdulhakim Abdulaziz Alareqi, American University of Afghanistan
 
September 3, 2023 – December 20, 2023
300-Level
Ethno-Religious Identity and Politics in the Middle East and South Asia
Democratic Practice
Karen Barkey and Janaki Bakhle, Bard College Annandale
Civic Engagement Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
300-Level
From Long War to Short Peace: Russian History and International Politics
Democratic Practice
Victor Apryshchenko, Bard College Annandale
 
September 4, 2023 – December 20, 2023
200-Level
Global Culture Brokers
Inequalities
Laura Kunreuther, Bard College Annandale
 
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
200-Level
Global Game of Thrones
Democratic Practice
Walter Russell Mead, Bard College Annandale
 
September 7, 2023 – December 21, 2023
200-Level
GLOBALED: Policy and Practice in Global Education - Critical Perspectives
Global Education
Globaled Faculty Collaborative from AUCA, BRAC, CEU, EHU, Uni Andes and Wits  
Civic Engagement Certificate, Global Education Development Certificate
September 6, 2023 – November 22, 2023
300-Level, Masters-Level
Globalization in a Time of Transition 
Inequalities
Chueiling Shin, National Sun Yat-sen University
 
September 3, 2023 – December 17, 2023
100-Level
Human Rights and Health
Democratic Practice
Venera Urbaeva, American University of Central Asia
Human Rights Certificate, Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 12, 2023
300-Level
International Public Law and the UN System
Global Justice
Kamila Mateeva, American University of Central Asia
Civic Engagement Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
200-Level
Intersectional Feminisms and/in Contemporary Literature
Inequalities
Kathy-Ann Tan, Bard College Berlin
 
September 8, 2023 – December 15, 2023
300-Level
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
Human Rights
David Golding, Parami University
Human Rights Certificate
August 24, 2023 – December 21, 2023
100-Level
Investment Law and Sustainable Development
Sustainability and Climate
Begaiym Esenkulova, American University of Central Asia
Social Enterprise and Leading Change Certificate
September 1, 2023 – December 15, 2023
200-Level
Life Narratives and Human Rights
Human Rights
Daniel Terris, Al-Quds Bard University
Human Rights Certificate
September 18, 2023 – December 20, 2023
100-Level
Literature and Art from the Soviet Union
Arts and Society
Maryna Batsman, American University of Central Asia
 
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
200-Level
Mapping the World with QGIS
Sustainability and Climate
Victor Lagutov, American University of Central Asia
Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate
September 27, 2023 – December 13, 2023
300-Level
Observation and Description
Human Rights
Gilles Peress, Bard College Annandale
Human Rights Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
200-Level
Philosophy as Therapy
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Anton Markoc, American University of Central Asia
 
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
200-Level
Political Communication
Democratic Practice
 Chynara Bakyt Kyzy, American University of Central Asia
Human Rights Certificate
September 4, 2023 – December 13, 2023
200-Level
Regenerative Practices: Ecovillage Design and Permaculture
Sustainability and Climate
Olga Tarabashkina, American University of Central Asia
 
September 5, 2023 – December 14, 2023
200-Level
Religion and Society
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Zareef Karim, BRAC University
 
September 18, 2023 – December 20, 2023
300-Level
Reproductive Health and Human Rights
Human Rights
Helen Epstein, Bard College Annandale
Human Rights Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 19, 2023
300-Level
Scientific Analysis of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’
Human Rights
Kyaw Moe Tun, Parami University
 
August 24, 2023 – December 21, 2023
100-Level
Social Entrepreneurship
Sustainability and Climate
Eliza Edge (Bard College Annandale) and Alejandro Crawford (Global Lead)
Social Enterprise and Leading Change Certificate
September 4, 2023 – December 20, 2023
100-Level
The Art of Argument
Democratic Practice
Will Buckingham, Parami University
 
August 24, 2023 – December 21, 2023
100-Level
The Pandemic: Activism, Leadership, & Global Civic Engagement
Inequalities
Cammie Jones, Bard College Annandale
Civic Engagement Certificate
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
100-Level
The Psychology of Authoritarianism
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Amy Loewenhaar-Blauweiss, Bard College Annandale
 
September 5, 2023 – December 21, 2023
100-Level
Universal Human Rights: Ideas and Challenges
Democratic Practice
Chiahao Hsu, National Sun Yat-sen University
Human Rights Certificate
September 4, 2023 – December 18, 2023
100-Level
Visual Languages of Hate and Dominance
Global Justice
Konstantin Gaitanzi, European Humanities University
 
October 4, 2023 – December 13, 2023
200-Level
Women Write the World
Arts and Society
Jennifer Browdy, Bard College at Simon’s Rock
 
August 29, 2023 – December 14, 2023
200-Level

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I take an OSUN Online Course?
You will have the chance to learn from a professor at another university in a classroom with students from around the world. You will hear about life and society in other parts of the world and have the chance to share your perspective and experiences with a diverse set of student peers.

When will I be notified of whether or not I am admitted to an OSUN Online Course?
Students will be notified of course acceptance via email and you will be asked to confirm your participation by submitting the OSUN Course Commitment Questionnaire in your online OSUN profile. Once you have submitted your Commitment Questionnaire, you will be considered “registered” for the course and your status in the course will be reflected on your academic record.

Where do I register?
You can register here.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the registration process?
Please email [email protected].

Can I take more than one OSUN Online Course?
Ordinarily, students enroll in one course only. If you are interested in taking more than one class, please email us at [email protected].

Do I need to pay to participate in OSUN Semester courses?
Spring and fall term OSUN courses are offered at no cost. In summer term, OSUN courses are offered at no cost or at significantly reduced cost.

Do I need to attend all of the classes? Can I watch course recordings instead?
You are required to log in to your OSUN course at the scheduled meeting times and remain logged in and engaged for the entirety of each class. Failure to attend classes may result in a failing grade. (Note: While faculty may, In certain circumstances, record classes and share the videos, you still are required to attend and participate in all class sessions.)

Can I try out a class for one or two meetings before I decide if I want to continue?
No, students who enroll are expected to remain in the class. You will have opportunities to ask questions about the course before the semester begins. If you join and then leave, we cannot give that seat to another student. We have tools to help you succeed.

Will I have access to the course materials online?
Yes, students will receive the necessary credentials to be able to access the course site and related assignments.

What kind of support is available to me if I am having difficulty with an assignment?
a. Tutors and peer ambassadors are available to help you succeed in your course. Tutors may be requested via this form OSUN Tutor Request Form.
b. Yaw Kwayki [email protected] can direct you to a student ambassador in your timezone, and connect you to the OSUN student WhatsApp group and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/ykwakyi
c. Your OSUN professor has listed office hours on their syllabus, you can schedule a time to meet to discuss your concerns.
d. Reach out to [email protected] and we’ll help you connect to succeed with the course!

How do I know when my course begins and when I need to attend?
Here is a sample course listing with an explanation:
Film-Philosophy. Hector Gonzalez Castano, National Sun Yet-sen University. 300 Level - 3 US / 6 ECTS. Course Term: February 13-June 2, 2023. Wednesdays, 14:00-17:00 Kaohsiung Time, Tuesdays 05:00-08:00 New York Time, Tuesdays 11:00-14:00 Vienna Time.

Film-Philosophy = title of the course
Hector Gonzalez Castano, National Sun Yet-sen University = Professor’s name and university
300 Level = the course is for upper college students and not appropriate for first-year students
3 US / 6 ECTS = students will earn 3 US or 6 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the course
February 13-June 2, 2023 = the start and end dates of the term at the college hosting the course (NSYSU)
Wednesdays, 14:00-17:00 Kaohsiung Time, Tuesdays 05:00-08:00 New York Time, Tuesdays 11:00-14:00 Vienna Time. = when the online synchronous portion of the course occurs - you must be available at these times.

Timezone converter: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock Use this tool to confirm when the course occurs in your timezone and double-check that your schedule is open at that time.

How will I get my grade? Will it count toward my GPA?
A transcript with your grade and credits will be sent to your home campus. How your grade counts toward your overall average is determined by your institution’s transfer credit policy.

What does the course level mean?
100-level courses are introductory and ideal for first-year students.
200-level courses require some prior college experience and are ideal for second-year students.
300- and 400-level courses are for upper college students with backgrounds in the academic field.

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