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    • N

      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2))

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yeshiva University

      Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      大學之理念 (The Idea of a University)

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Social Sciences, International Relations, Personal Development, World History, Economics, Governance, Research, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Odesa: Jews in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, European History, Classical Music, World History, International Relations, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Journals, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Lecturing, Writing, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      137 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Grit and Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Student Engagement, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Art History, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Media and Communications, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Performing Arts, Culture, Creativity, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Research, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, School Psychology, Self-Awareness, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Stress Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      150 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fudan University

      《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, European History, World History, Sociology, Research Methodologies, Research, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2)): National Taiwan University
    • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
    • 大學之理念 (The Idea of a University): National Taiwan University
    • Odesa: Jews in the Modern World: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Skepticism: University of California, Irvine

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