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      The University of Melbourne

      The French Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      800 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Creativity, Peer Review, Electronic Media, Design Software, Software Installation, Media Production, Patch Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Political Sciences, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Psychology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body

      Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Child Health, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Maternal Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Infant Care, Pain Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

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      The University of Melbourne

      Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Design, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles, Innovation, Creativity, Systems Of Measurement, Aesthetics, Spatial Analysis, Project Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Research, Scientific Methods, Investigation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Storytelling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body: University of New Mexico
    • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
    • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
    • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee

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