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      University of Geneva

      Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Social Studies, World History, European History, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership

      4.8
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Re-imaging God in Korean Context

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Social Justice, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Music History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      O Músico Contemporâneo

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Media Production, Creativity, Post-Production, Music History, Writing, Timelines, Automation, Editing, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law, European History, Governance, Political Sciences, World History, Culture, Sociology, Socioeconomics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      What Does a Music Producer Do?

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      GRAMMY GO

      Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, World Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Multimedia, Electronic Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Foundation of Video Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme: University of Geneva
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
    • Re-imaging God in Korean Context: Yonsei University
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
    • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
    • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
    • What Does a Music Producer Do?: GRAMMY GO
    • Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding: GRAMMY GO

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