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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Art History, Interactive Learning, Community Development, Teaching, Creativity, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Performing Arts, Sociology, Case Studies

      4.6
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Violencias por razones de género

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Safety and Security, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

      4.9
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Case Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

      4.7
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      33 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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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Psicología del Aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Formal Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Childhood Education and Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Feminismo, género y política

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Alternative Mobility Narratives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Transportation Operations, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
    • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Psicología del Aprendizaje: Universidad de Palermo

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