Explore Japanese subcultures and learn about their history from the 1970s to today.

Why join the course?
Subcultures have existed for a long time: the greasers of 1950s America, the mods and rockers of the 1960s and 70s in England, the grunge of the 1980s and 90s, to name a few. Each subculture sits within a broader 'parent' culture and can often give us an insight into cultural fears and hopes, especially in the youth of the population.
On this course you will get an introduction to Japanese subcultures that have developed since the 1970s.

Learn about the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this free online course.

Why join the course?
Books have played a major role in the formation of Japan's culture, particularly those brought from China. On this course we'll examine how big an impact these books have had, as well as looking at how books and religion are connected in Japan and East Asia, and the history of publishing in Japan.

Explore the key concepts of quantum computing and find out how it's changing computer science with this introductory course.

Get an introduction to the key concepts of quantum computing
In this course, we will discuss the motivation for building quantum computers, cover the important principles in quantum computing, and take a look at some of the important quantum computing algorithms.
We will finish with a brief look at quantum computing hardware and the budding quantum information technology industry.
Key concepts will be explained graphically, with minimal mathematics required.

Learn about the history, production and design of papers used inside Japanese rare books.

Deepen your understanding of rare books and Japanese culture
The papers inside books can last hundreds of years if cared for correctly.
This course will look at the history of papers used inside Japanese rare books, and in other cultures across the world.
You'll learn about the materials and technologies used to produce Japanese papers, particularly the use of traditional washi paper.
You'll understand the crafting process used to create Japanese rare books, including the use of design and decoration techniques.
You'll find out how to identify the different types and varieties of papers used in Japanese rare books.

See how Japanese art absorbed, refigured and influenced Western art in the 20th century through Hijikata Tatsumi's butoh dance.

Get an introduction to the key concepts of Japanese avant-garde art
TButoh dance is practiced and researched globally, but the work of its founder, Hijikata Tatsumi, is relatively unknown. This is in part because archival materials necessary to learning about Hijikata's butoh are not widely disseminated.
This online course will make use of a wide range of archival materials in order to introduce Hijikata's butoh within the context of Japanese and international post-war art and culture.
In doing so, it will both deepen the global understanding of butoh and explore innovative methods for dance education.