Where do you find a theme? Deep in the characters, under the setting, entwined in the plot? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we travel through the universe with the characters in “A Wrinkle in Time” to discover its...

Africa needs engineers, but its engineering students often end up working at auditing firms and banks. Why? Kamau Gachigi suspects it's because they don't have the spaces and materials needed to test their ideas and start businesses. To...

The Devil has come to town. But don't worry– all he wants to do is stage a magic show. This absurd premise forms the central plot of Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece, "The Master and Margarita." Its blend of political satire, historical...

Introduction to probability density functions.

I know things can seem a bit overwhelming when you’re out of school, there are no more grades, and all of a sudden people are talking about five-year plans when it feels like you don’t know what’s happening in five weeks. But we’ve got...

With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human drama, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her eccentric detectives, clever clues, and simplified suspects...

How do sociologists study and understand social interaction? Today we’ll explain the language sociologists use to discuss how we interact with the social world. What are statuses and roles? How are they different? How do you acquire...

"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.

What makes a good horror story? Hideous monsters and fountains of blood might seem like a good place to start, but as horror author H.P. Lovecraft wrote, _The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." Writers harness...

New ReviewThis video examines the role of setting in narratives, highlighting its significance in creating the backdrop and context for a story. Using "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an example, it demonstrates how settings influence the...

Rick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, explains what it means to approach education from a conservative perspective. He outlines three core principles. First, rigor and mastery — schools...

This video outlines Zimbardo's most famous experiment - the Stanford Prison Experiment - which has to be called off within a week because it proved to be too dangerous to continue.

The mental perception of how people think of their clients or customers will have a deep impact on their relationships with those clients/customers. Here we go through the different perceptions organizations have in the people...

This video explains signing commits from VS code.

Guide through common issues and solutions when connecting to Linux systems using Putty, ensuring smooth remote access.

Discover the stages of the computer boot process, crucial for troubleshooting and system optimization.

This video provides an overview of white balance in photography and its importance in capturing and adjusting colors in images. It explains how white balance allows photographers to balance RGB colors (red, green, and blue) with...

This video is about vernacular or everyday language used by specific regions or groups of people.

A video on setting.

A video titled "Archetypes" that reviews common archetypes found in literature.

This video provides an insightful explanation of the importance of setting in storytelling. It highlights how setting encompasses various elements such as location, time of day, weather, and historical or cultural background, all of...

In this video, viewers are guided through the essential elements of storytelling, from setting the stage with exposition to introducing the protagonist and conflict. By focusing on key details like time, place, character development, and...

In this video, the speaker discusses how the trait of an epic hero influences the setting of an epic poem, using examples from the Odyssey. By following the hero's adventures closely, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the...

This video emphasizes the importance of analyzing stories with textual evidence to uncover deeper meanings. It highlights key components authors use to develop narrative structure, such as story structure, character development, setting,...