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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Beatles

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Age of Cathedrals

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Higher Education, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Aesthetics, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      495 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Marketing, Business Planning, Planning, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Culture, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, World History, Media and Communications, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Ancient History, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Discover Acting

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Storytelling, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Creativity, Analytical Skills, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Immigration Law, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Demography, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      809 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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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Introducción al Arte Sonoro

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Art History, Aesthetics, Vibrations, Experimentation, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

    • The Music of the Beatles: University of Rochester
    • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
    • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
    • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University
    • Discover Acting: University of London
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder

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