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      Tsinghua University

      Learn English

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Culture, Stress Management, Social Sciences, English Language, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Economics, Engineering Practices, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Arte Medieval

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, European History, Ancient History, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Oncology, Research, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Liberal Arts, Physical Science, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Research, Culture, Storytelling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Content Strategy, Advertising, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Game Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing Stories About Ourselves

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      World Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Physical Science, Research, Legal Research, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google AR & VR

      VR and 360 Video Production

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Post-Production, Media Production, Videography, Storyboarding, Digital Publishing, Photography, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      891 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Health Equity, Health Care, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Philanthropy, Public Health, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Empowerment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Information Management, Problem Solving, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Digital Communications, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Organizational Skills, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

    • Learn English: Tsinghua University
    • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing : IE Business School
    • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
    • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • VR and 360 Video Production: Google AR & VR
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University

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