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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Camera Control

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Age of Cathedrals

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      495 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Color Theory, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Research, General Science and Research, Physics, Research Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      951 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Brand New Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Branding, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Design Research, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      765 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, Liberal Arts, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh
    • Camera Control: Michigan State University
    • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
    • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
    • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Brand New Brand: California Institute of the Arts
    • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
    • Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity: University of Copenhagen

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