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Yale"s philosophy of teaching and learning begins with the aim of training a broadly based, highly disciplined intellect without specifying in advance how that intellect will be used. The Yale Courses channel provides entry into the core of the University--its classrooms and academic programs--including complete sets of lectures from the Open Yale Courses initiative. Complementary syllabi, transcripts, and other resources may also be accessed from the Open Yale Courses website listed

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11. Slavery and State Rights, Economies and Ways of...

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2026/09/08

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight begins this lecture with an attempt to answer the question "why did the South secede in 1861?" Blight offers five possible answers to this question: preservation of slavery, "the fear thesis," southern nationalism, the "agrarian thesis," and the "honor thesis." After laying out the roots of secession, Blight focuses on the historical profession, suggesting some of the ways in which historians have attempted to explain the coming of the

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806 | Stay Grounded: Organize Your Social Enterprise...

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2026/09/07

In this lesson, discover essential advice for social entrepreneurs navigating the often-overwhelming world of funders and incubators. Learn to stay grounded in your core mission, avoid the trap of entrepreneurial hype, and strategically organize information about financial and non-financial resources to ensure wise decision-making at every stage of your social enterprise journey.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the importance of aligning with funders and supporters who share your social mission.•

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23. Black Reconstruction in the South: The...

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2026/09/07

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight begins this lecture in Washington, where the passage of the first Reconstruction Act by Congressional Republicans radically altered the direction of Reconstruction. The Act invalidated the reconstituted Southern legislatures, establishing five military districts in the South and insisting upon black suffrage as a condition to readmission. The eventful year 1868 saw the impeachment of one president (Andrew Johnson) and the election of

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807 | DBL Fund: How Double Bottom Line Investing...

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2026/09/07

What does it take to truly innovate in social finance? In this lesson, we explore DBL Fund, founded by Nancy Pfund, a pioneer in impact investing with a 'Double Bottom Line' approach. Discover their unique three-pronged investment strategy focused on identifying and supporting innovative, for-profit solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges, from forest conservation to homelessness. This case study also highlights DBL Fund's role in advocating for policy changes and building the

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6. Lycidas

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2026/09/06

Milton (ENGL 220)Milton's poem "Lycidas" is discussed as an example of pastoral elegy and one of Milton's first forays into theodicy. The poetic speaker's preoccupation with questions of immortality and reward, especially for poets and virgins, is probed. The Christian elements of the poem's dilemma are addressed, while the solution to the speaker's crisis is characterized as erotic and oddly paganistic, pointing towards the heterodox nature of much of Milton's thinking.00:00 - Chapter 1. Revisiting

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902 | Recruiting Your Founding Team: Culture, Roles...

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2026/09/06

In this lesson, we delve into the crucial process of building your founding team, understanding organizational culture, and defining essential roles for your social entrepreneurship venture. Learn how to select the right people who share your values and possess diverse skills for long-term success.🎯 Learning Objectives• Identify the key considerations for selecting a founding team and executive members.• Understand how organizational culture is formed and its significance for your venture.• Learn

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18. "War So Terrible": Why the Union Won and the...

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2026/09/06

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)This lecture probes the reasons for confederate defeat and union victory. Professor Blight begins with an elucidation of the loss of will thesis, which suggests that it was a lack of conviction on the home front that assured confederate defeat, before offering another of other popular explanations for northern victory: industrial capacity, political leadership, military leadership, international diplomacy, a pre-existing political culture, and emancipation

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903 | How to Standardize Your Processes for Growth -...

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2026/09/05

In this lesson, discover how standardizing your processes is essential for scaling your social venture and ensuring its long-term sustainability beyond the founders. We explore the critical role of operations management, the power of process mapping, and the implementation of policies and manuals to professionalize your organization and maximize its impact.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the purpose of standardizing processes to ensure organizational endurance and growth.• Define operations as

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15. Lincoln, Leadership, and Race: Emancipation as...

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2026/09/05

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight follows Robert E. Lee's army north into Maryland during the summer of 1862, an invasion that culminated in the Battle of Antietam, fought in September of 1862. In the wake of Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, a document that changed the meaning of the war forever. Professor Blight suggests some of the ways in which Americans have attempted to come to grips with the enigmatic Lincoln, and argues

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904 | How Governance Structures Shape Social...

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2026/09/05

Have you ever wondered how organizations ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability? In this lesson, we delve into the world of governance structures, exploring the principles, policies, and procedures that protect an institution's people and processes. We'll specifically examine three crucial components: bylaws, the board of trustees, and innovative shared leadership models, highlighting how they empower social enterprises to stay true to their mission.🎯 Learning Objectives• Define

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3. Credible Employment

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2026/09/04

Milton (ENGL 220)This lecture examines the role and meanings of the word vocation in Milton's life-long meditation on (and concern for) what it means to be chosen by God. Milton's profound anxiety in the years following his graduation from Cambridge regarding his poetic career and, more specifically, his status as a Christian poet selected by God for greatness is outlined. The topic is traced through Milton's polemical treatise The Reason of Church Government, the poem "Ad Patrem," and the author's

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905 | What Legal Structure is Best for Your Social...

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2026/09/04

Considering starting a social enterprise but unsure about the legal framework? In this lesson, we explore the diverse legal structures available for organizations, from leveraging existing entities and fiscal sponsorship to registering new charities or businesses. We also delve into modern hybrid and specialized social enterprise forms, offering key insights for navigating the legal landscape. 🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand alternatives to forming a new organization, such as intrapreneurship or

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5. Telling a Free Story: Fugitive Slaves and the...

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2026/09/04

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight discusses the rise of abolitionism. Blight begins with an introduction to the genre of slave narratives, with particular attention to Frederick Douglass' 1845 narrative. The lecture then moves on to discuss the culture in which antebellum reform grew--the factors that encouraged its growth, as well as those that retarded it. Professor Blight then describes the movement towards radical abolitionism, stopping briefly on colonization and

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906 | Setting Up Your Social Enterprise: Key Do's and...

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2026/09/03

Are you ready to navigate the complexities of building a social enterprise? In this essential lesson, we distill the critical do's and don'ts for establishing and managing your organization, focusing on team recruitment, governance, knowledge management, and maintaining your social mission. Avoid common pitfalls and set your venture up for lasting impact.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the importance of carefully selecting founding teams, executive teams, and board members based on commitment and

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17. Paradise Lost, Book IX

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2026/09/03

Milton (ENGL 220)Book Nine and the depiction of the Fall are presented. Adam and Eve's dialogue -- especially their perspectives on labor, temptation, and the nature of the garden -- is examined. Satan's strategic temptation of Eve is closely analyzed. At the lecture's conclusion, Adam and Eve's new fallen sight is discussed, with particular emphasis placed on the reference to the "veil" of pre-fallen innocence. Overall, the tension between doctrinal and subversive perspectives on the pre-fallen

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907 | B Labs and B Corps: Making Business a Force for...

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2026/09/03

Ever wondered how businesses can truly be a force for good beyond just profit? In this lesson, we dive into the innovative world of B Labs, exploring the distinctions between Public Benefit Corporations (PBCs) and B Corp certification. Discover how these structures and certifications enable companies to legally commit to and demonstrate social and environmental responsibility, moving beyond traditional capitalistic practices.🎯 Learning Objectives• Differentiate between a Public Benefit Corporation

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1. What Is Biomedical Engineering?

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2026/09/03

Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering (BENG 100)Professor Saltzman introduces the concepts and applications of biomedical engineering, providing an overview of the course syllabus, reading materials for lecture and labs and grading logistics. Various pictures are shown to highlight the current application of biomedical engineering technologies in daily life (eg. chest x-ray, PET scan, operating room, gene chip, transport). Next, living standards and medical technologies of the past and present are

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23. Tissue Engineering (cont.)

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2026/09/02

Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering (BENG 100)In this lecture, Professor Saltzman continues his discussion of tissue engineering, and its role in facilitating healing, tissue regeneration, organ replacement, drug delivery and as model for studying human physiology. Specific examples from current research by scientists at Yale are used to illustrate some of these points and to highlight the current progress in the field. Some examples are generating neo-tissues from hydrogel scaffold seeded with

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04 Unlock Your Career Potential: The 4 P's of...

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2026/09/02

In this lesson, we unveil the powerful Connected Leadership framework, a simple yet effective tool designed to bring clarity and confidence to your decision-making, particularly in your career journey and job search. Discover how this framework, built on four interconnected 'P's, acts as scaffolding to help you define your purpose, organize your priorities, envision your potential, and drive consistent progress towards your career goals.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the core components of the

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4. Poetry and Virginity

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2026/09/02

Milton (ENGL 220)Milton's first publication, A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle, is examined. Milton's vision of a poet's heaven in "Ad Patrem," paired with the letter to Charles Diodati, with its particular emphasis on the need for chastity in poets, is used as a springboard to a discussion of the depiction of sexual ideals in the masque. Revelation 14, 1 Corinthians, and the Apology for Smectymnuus are also discussed at length, as are the poet's biography and the history of the masque's title.00:00

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