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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, European History, World History, Art History, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Culture, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      悖论:思维的魔方

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Creativity, Behavioral Economics, Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Psychology, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Creative Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      891 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Music, Performing Arts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      897 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, European History, World History, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      802 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento científico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      透过摄影看世界

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Public History, Photo Editing, Art History, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      741 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
    • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
    • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2): Wesleyan University
    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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