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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Paradoxes of War is an online programme offered in partnership with the prestigious Princeton University. The course encompasses all the core concepts of war and explains how it paradoxically expresses man’s innate animal instincts and constitutes our coherence as groups. The course curriculum consists of key learnings to help you understand these, such as war’s nature, causes, experiences, the war between armies, how battles have progressed, the war between societies, war’s social aspects, and more.
The Paradoxes of War programme is an entirely free course, where all features will be available to you without any cost. The curriculum includes pre-recorded videos and has been designed to suit your busy schedule. Hence, it is entirely online so that you begin instantly and learn whenever you want
Furthermore, the Coursera Paradoxes of War Online Course is available in English but also features multilingual subtitles, including Portuguese (Brazilian), French, English, Russian, Romanian, and Spanish. The programme will last a total of 3 weeks, and you will be able to complete it in approximately 14 hours. No certification is provided for this course.
The Highlights
- Online learning
- Self-directed training
- Course delivery in English
- Subtitles in various languages
- Flexible deadlines
- In-depth course content
- Pre-recorded videos
- Expert instructor
- Free enrolment
- Suggested readings
- Practical activities
Programme Offerings
- Self-paced module
- online learning
- Real-time Activities
- Broad Content
- Free Programme
- Flexible Deadlines
- Pre-recorded Content
- Industry-expert Mentor
Courses and Certificate Fees
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What you will learn
After completing the Paradoxes of War programme by Coursera, you will:
- Know how war isn’t a mere part of our existence, but a significant factor in shaping human lives as well.
- Have in-depth knowledge about sociology and basic military history, which will serve as a lens to help you perceive the broader social issues and themes that are related to war.
- Know about the paradoxes of war, how it is a natural expression of our common interactions and emotions.
- Be able to implement your understanding of war to realize how it helps to interpret one’s social world as well.
Who it is for
Admission Details
To get enrolled in the Coursera Paradoxes of War course, follow these steps: -
- Open the official website.
- Then, search for the “Paradoxes of War” programme.
- Click on the “Enroll for Free” button.
- Sign in with your Coursera/Facebook/Google account.
- Next, click on the “Join for Free” button.
- If you have an account, choose “Log In” to enter your credentials and continue.
Application Details
To get enrolled in the Paradoxes of War programme, you need to sign up through your Facebook/Google/Coursera ID. You need to provide information such as your email, and full name. Once done, enter your preferred password to sign up and begin your course from its starting date.
The Syllabus
Video
- Welcome
Reading
- Suggested Readings
Videos
- Introduction
- The Nature of War
- Why Do We Study War?
- The Uses of War/The Western Way of War
- Nature of Aggression/Criteria of War/Defining the WWW
Videos
- The Paradox of War/Is War Universal?
- Is War Unique to Humans?/Is War Natural?
- War and Gender
- Humanity of War/Perspectives on War
- Perspectives on War, cont./A Future Perspective
Videos
- The Battlefield
- The Soldier's Inner Landscape
- Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat
- Fear
- Endurance
- Atrocities
- Office Hours I
Videos
- Coercion/The Ideal Soldier
- The Joy of Battle
- Camaraderie
- Leadership and Faith
- Honor
- Courage
- Duty and Discipline
Videos
- Progress of War & Structure of Armies- Ancient and Feudal
- Structure of Armies- Stipendiary and Contract
- Structure of Armies- State-commission, Popular Conscript, and Volunteer-technical
- Operational
- Logistical and Technological
- Social 1m
- Office Hours II
Videos
- The Progress of Battle
- Phalanx
- Legion
- Cavalry
- Gunpowder and the Tercio
- War of the Lines
- Industrial War
Peer Review
- Peer Review: Midterm Assignment
Videos
- The War of Societies
- Conquest
- The Americas
- Asia
- Africa
- Genocide
- Strategic Bombing
- Office Hours III
Videos
- War and State Building
- Taxation
- War and National Wealth
- Nationalism and Monuments
Videos
- War and Citizenship I
- War and Citizenship II
- War and Social Equality
- Race, Class, and Gender in the US Armed Forces
- Office Hours IV
Videos
- Limits of Conquest
- Insurgency I
- Insurgency II
- Terrorism
- Vietnam and Iraq
Videos
- Introduction/Major Theatre Wars
- Fight for Resources/US Military Reach
- Breakup of States/Terrorism
- Office Hours V
Videos
- Final Lecture
- Office Hours VI
Peer Review
- Peer Review: Final Exam