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      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy, Writing, Research, Culture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Personal Development, Writing, Mindfulness, Art History, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 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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      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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      Berklee

      Electronic Music Performance Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music, Electronic Media

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      29 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 Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, School Psychology, Self-Awareness, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Stress Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Social Sciences, Art History, Community Development, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Collaboration, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research, Education and Training, General Science and Research, General Medicine, Scientific Methods, Teaching, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Social Studies, Medical Privacy, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea: Politecnico di Milano
    • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
    • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
    • Electronic Music Performance Techniques: Berklee
    • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University
    • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University

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