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      Peking University

      Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3)

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 2

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      913 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      中日文化交流史

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Global Marketing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Banking, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      中级商务汉语——商务活动篇

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Market Research, Business Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, Events and Conferences, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Language Competency, Customer Relationship Building, Presentations, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      史記 (Shi Ji)

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      崑曲之美

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      694 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese history courses

    • Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3): Peking University
    • Chinese for HSK 2: Peking University
    • 中日文化交流史: Peking University
    • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • 中级商务汉语——商务活动篇: Peking University
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
    • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University
    • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University

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