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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, World History, Sociology, Ancient History, Storytelling, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      986 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Read a Novel

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      805 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      What is news?

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream): National Taiwan University
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
    • How to Read a Novel: The University of Edinburgh
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh
    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively: Duke University
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University

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