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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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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Interactive Design, Electronic Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      765 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, European History, World History, Demography, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Economics, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Art History, European History, Research, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Ancient History, European History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Peer Review, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Public History, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Science and Research, Culture, World History, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Sapienza University of Rome

      L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Audit Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Marketing Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Art History, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Water in the Western United States

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Hydraulics, Environmental Laws, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
    • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
    • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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