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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Pedagogy, English Language, Instructional Strategies, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Grammar

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    318 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Leadership, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Relay Graduate School of Education

    Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Personal Attributes, Working With Children, Course Development, Growth Mindedness, Childhood Education and Development, Optimism, Research, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Rapport Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    958 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Game Theory, Computational Thinking, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Influencing, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
  • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
  • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education

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