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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Challenges in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Diversity Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Culture, Team Management, Marketing, International Relations, Teamwork, Advertising, Negotiation, Communication Strategies

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Public Affairs, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

      4.7
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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Economics

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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

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Human Development, World History, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economics, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Video Editing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Interactive Design, Virtual Reality, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Animation and Game Design, System Configuration, Storytelling

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales I

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, World History, Business Strategies, Operations Management

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Littérature mondiale

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Teaching, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Writing

      4.7
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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

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

      4.8
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      Sungkyunkwan University

      A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world literature courses

    • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design: EDUCBA
    • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
    • Littérature mondiale: University of Geneva

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