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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Studies, Biology, General Science and Research, Physical Science, World History, Environmental Science, Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · 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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      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Discover Acting

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

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      Wesleyan University

      Capstone: Your Story

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing Stories About Ourselves

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      The Kennedy Half Century

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Gathering and Developing the News

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Electronic Media, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      507 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
    • Discover Acting: University of London
    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
    • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University

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