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      Duke University

      Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Duke University

      Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Appeals, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Psychology, Software Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Duke University

      Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Statistical Inference, Complex Problem Solving, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Conflict Management, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      514 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, European History, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Political Sciences, World History, Oral Expression, Writing, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Art History, Oral Comprehension, Science and Research, Intercultural Competence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, World History, Scientific Methods, Art History, Cultural Responsiveness, Storytelling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Yad Vashem

      The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Photography, Research, European History, Qualitative Research, World History, Data Collection, Investigation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      University of Copenhagen

      Scandinavian Film and Television

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, World History, Electronic Media, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Grammar, Ancient History, Literacy, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively: Duke University
    • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
    • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively: Duke University
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
    • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
    • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
    • The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources: Yad Vashem

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