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      U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yeshiva University

      Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Empathy, Personal Development, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing in First Person Point of View

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

      Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical History Documentation, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Sociology, Qualitative Research

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Egypt before and after pharaohs.

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Research, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
    • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
    • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney

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