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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Oncology, Research, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Liberal Arts, Physical Science, Psychology

      4.5
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Arte Medieval

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Ancient History, Research, Research Methodologies, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Philosophy Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, World History, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Research, Storytelling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Systems Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

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

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Research, Culture, Storytelling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, European History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      World Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Content Strategy, Advertising, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Game Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing Stories About Ourselves

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Public History, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Governance, Timelines, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • Korean Philosophy Essentials: Sungkyunkwan University
    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
    • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing : IE Business School
    • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University

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