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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Social Justice, Research, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Berklee

      The Technology of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, File Management, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      773 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Color Theory, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Child Development, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Human Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Vocabulary, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Research, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      933 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      736 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
    • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
    • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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