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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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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environment, General Science and Research, Investigation, World History, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Biology, Culture, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Economics, Sociology, Art History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Governance, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      796 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Economic Development, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Public Policies, Commercialization, Investments, Program Evaluation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Kinesiology, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Mindfulness, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Respiration, Anatomy, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Anthropology, World History, Environment, Life Sciences, Timelines, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Biology, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Community Outreach, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Discussion Facilitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Technical Standard, Court Systems, Information Privacy, Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Strategy, Medical Privacy, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Legal Research, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, International Relations, Data Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, European History, Health Information Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Social Justice, Creativity, World History, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Global Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Stakeholder Management, Environment, Cultural Diversity, World History, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Laws, Economics, Environmental Science, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism III

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Community Outreach, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Discussion Facilitation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Economics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
    • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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