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    Study Western civilization for understanding historical and cultural development. Learn about major events, figures, and ideas that shaped the Western world.

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      University of Copenhagen

      Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, European History, Sociology, Research, Writing, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      718 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Studies, Anthropology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Research, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Professional Networking, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Decision Making, Talent Sourcing, Business Research, Social Media

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Art History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Economics, Water Resources, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Editing, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, European History, Culture, Social Justice, Writing and Editing, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Creativity, Research

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Research, Threat Management, Data Modeling, Anthropology, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, 3D Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Indigenous Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Culture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Community Organizing, Land Management, Advocacy, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Anthropology, Physical Science, Physics, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      624 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Honesty, Personal Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compassion, Optimism, Resilience, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Graphic Design, Art History, Typography, Design, Aesthetics, Branding, Design Strategies, Creativity, Brand Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Art History, World History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Culture, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

    • Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity: University of Copenhagen
    • Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
    • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
    • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University

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