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203 | How to Characterize Your Social Challenge -...

YaleCourses ·

2026/10/03

This lesson details how to thoroughly characterize a social challenge, a crucial first step before developing solutions or talking to stakeholders. It introduces a systematic framework focusing on the 'what, who, where, why, and how' of your chosen challenge, and emphasizes the importance of researching past efforts to identify what has and hasn't worked.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the importance of thoroughly researching a social challenge before developing solutions• Apply the "what, who,

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23. May 1968

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2026/10/03

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)Uploaded 21-11-08The student protests of May 1968 in France were linked to international protests against the American war in Vietnam and other political and social consequences of the Cold War. In many respects, the terrible condition of many schools in France that led students to revolt remains a problem. Recent attempts to impose American-style reforms on the university system have met with protests that echo some of the demands made in '68; although, other conditions

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204 | Where to Find Essential Data for Social Impact...

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2026/10/02

This lesson guides you through various reliable sources for finding data and information pertinent to social challenges. It highlights how to leverage resources from international development agencies, the World Bank, local NGOs, think tanks, and universities, while also explaining the importance of organizing your research and understanding different data types and study designs. Discover how to systematically gather information to strengthen your understanding of a problem and its potential

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3. Centralized State and Republic

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2026/10/02

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)Despite various attempts at reform, France remains the most centralized state in Europe. The organization of the country around the Parisian center was originally a consequence of the French Revolution, which gave birth to the departmental regions. These regions have retained an oppositional relationship towards the metropolitan center. In 1875, an enduring republic was formed despite the competing claims of the Comte de Chambord and the Orleanists. This republic owed its

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205 | Analyze Your Research and Uncover Insights with...

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2026/10/02

Feeling overwhelmed by your research? This lesson guides you through effective strategies to analyze collected information, organize data, and uncover meaningful patterns. Learn how to transform vast amounts of data into clear, actionable insights using powerful visual tools.🎯 Learning Objectives• Learn to organize and synthesize large volumes of research data.• Utilize visual tools like tables and diagrams to identify patterns and relationships.• Apply the Inverted Ishikawa diagram to uncover the

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20. Wartime Reconstruction: Imagining the Aftermath...

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2026/10/01

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)This lecture begins with a central, if often overlooked, turning point in the Civil War--the re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864. Although the concerted efforts of northern Peace Democrats and a palpable war weariness among the electorate made Lincoln's victory uncertain, timely Union victories in Atlanta and Mobile in September of 1864 secured Lincoln's re-election in November. This lecture concludes Professor Blight's section on the war, following Lee

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207 | Health Leads: How Social Innovation Solves...

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2026/10/01

This video presents a detailed case study of Health Leads, a US-based social enterprise. It explores how founder Rebecca Onie identified poverty and social determinants as root causes of recurring medical issues, and how she developed an innovative approach to connect patients with essential non-medical resources, demonstrating the journey from initial intrapreneurship to a scalable social venture and extrapreneurial collaboration.🎯 Learning Objectives• Learn how to thoroughly characterize a

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25. The "End" of Reconstruction: Disputed Election of...

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2026/10/01

The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877 (HIST 119)This lecture focuses on the role of white southern terrorist violence in brining about the end of Reconstruction. Professor Blight begins with an account the Colfax Massacre. Colfax, Louisiana was the sight of the largest mass murder in U.S. history, when a white mob killed dozens of African Americans in the April of 1873. Two Supreme Court decisions would do in the judicial realm what the Colfax Massacre had done in the political. On the

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206 | Do's and Don'ts for Researching your Problem -...

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2026/09/30

This lesson outlines the crucial do's and don'ts for effectively researching a social challenge, emphasizing the importance of a systematic, inquisitive, and humble approach to problem-solving. It guides aspiring social entrepreneurs on how to avoid common pitfalls and thoroughly understand an issue before developing solutions.🎯 Learning Objectives• Be systematic and meticulously track your research.• Question all assumptions and put your ego aside, learning from previous efforts.• Cultivate a

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12. French Imperialism (Guest Lecture by Charles Keith)

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2026/09/30

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)France's colonial properties were thought of in the latter half of the nineteenth century as consolation for the bitter loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany. As civilian administrators came to replace military personnel in the colonies, and as more and more French settlers arrived, empire and colonialism came to play an important function in France's cultural self-presentation. World War I heralded the eventual decline of the French empire, a decline realized at the

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301 | Unlocking Social Impact: What Does Community...

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2026/09/30

In this module, delve into the fundamental concept of 'community' within the realm of social entrepreneurship. Learn how to define community, identify key stakeholders, and understand the importance of engaging with and supporting lived experience leaders to drive effective social change. This video is a crucial step in your research process to understand challenges and contribute to existing solutions.🎯 Learning Objectives• Define 'community' and its relevance to social entrepreneurship•

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14. Trench Warfare

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2026/09/29

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)The sacred union that united France's political parties during World War I contributed to a resilient morale on the home front. Germany's invasion of France, and the conflict over Alsace-Lorraine in particular, contributed to French concern over atrocities and the national investment in the war effort. New weapons and other fighting technologies, coupled with the widespread use of trenches, made fighting tremendously difficult and gruesome on all fronts.00:00 - Chapter 1

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302 | What is Knowledge Equity? Why Lived Experience...

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2026/09/29

This lesson introduces the vital concept of knowledge equity, highlighting how different forms of knowledge, particularly lived experience, are crucial for effective social entrepreneurship. Through examples like Mariam, a social entrepreneur in a Lebanese refugee camp, and Baljeet Sandhu's 'Lived Experience Movement,' it emphasizes the importance of empowering those directly impacted by challenges to lead solution development, rather than imposing external ideas.🎯 Learning Objectives• Define

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21. Vietnam and Algeria

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2026/09/29

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)France's colonial territories were of very high importance after the embarrassment of occupation during World War II. Algeria, in particular, was a complicated case because it involved large numbers of French settlers, the pieds-noirs. Despite international support for Algerian independence, right-wing factions in the military and among the colonizers remained committed to staying the course. After Charles de Gaulle presided over French withdrawal, the cause of the

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303 | How to Request an Informational Interview via...

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2026/09/28

In this lesson, discover a simple yet effective formula for successfully requesting and conducting informational interviews. Learn how to reach out to individuals you don't know, structure your communication, and maximize the value of these interactions to gather insights and build your professional network.🎯 Learning Objectives• Learn a proven 3-sentence email formula for requesting informational interviews.• Understand how to conduct an effective informational interview, focusing on key questions

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10. Cafés and the Culture of Drink

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2026/09/28

France Since 1871 (HIST 276)Because drinking is such an integral part of French culture, alcohol abuse has been historically ignored. Although there have been celebrated attempts to address this problem, such as Zola's L'Assomoir, it is only in the past five or ten years that the government has seriously tried to tackle the problem of alcoholism. One of the major ways in which alcohol is embedded in the cultural identity of the country is the close association of certain wines and liquors with their

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304 | How to Use Mapping Tools to Process Information...

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2026/09/28

In this lesson, you will discover powerful mapping tools—stakeholder mapping, asset mapping, and systems mapping—designed to help you organize and process information effectively. These visual frameworks, along with the iceberg model, provide crucial insights into complex social and environmental challenges, enabling you to identify key players, available resources, and underlying dynamics for impactful social change.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand how to use stakeholder mapping to identify and

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3. A Southern World View: The Old South and...

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2026/09/27

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)Professor Blight lectures on southern slavery. He makes a case for viewing the U.S. South as one of the five true "slave societies" in world history. He discusses the internal slave trade that moved thousands of slaves from the eastern seaboard to the cotton states of the Southwest between 1820 and 1860. Professor Blight then sketches the contents of the pro-slavery argument, including its biblical, historical, economic, cynical, and utopian aspects.00:00 -

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305 | Do's and Don'ts for Building Relationships and...

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2026/09/27

In this lesson, learn the essential 'dos' and 'don'ts' for effective social change, focusing on building genuine relationships and trust within communities. Discover how to engage ethically, amplify voices, and avoid common pitfalls while working towards meaningful impact.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the importance of building genuine relationships and trust in social change initiatives.• Identify key communication and engagement strategies, including active listening, respecting diverse

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6. Expansion and Slavery: Legacies of the Mexican War...

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2026/09/27

The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119)In this lecture, Professor Blight discusses some of the conflicts, controversies, and compromises that led up to the Civil War. After analyzing Frederick Douglass's 1852 Fourth of July speech and the inherent conflict between American slavery and American freedom, the lecture moves into a lengthy discussion of the war with Mexico in the 1840s. Professor Blight explains why northerners and southerners made "such a fuss" over the issue of slavery's expansion

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