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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Aesthetics, European History, Art History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Socioeconomics, Economics

      4.8
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Journals, World History, Writing, European History, Writing and Editing, Oral Expression, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      617 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

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

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Anthropology, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Governance, Timelines, Storytelling, Investigation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Feminism and Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, World History, Legal Proceedings, Discussion Facilitation, Public History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Anthropology, Sociology, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      AI, Empathy & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Classical Music

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music History, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Art History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Photo Editing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Logo Design, Writing, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Commercial Laws, Tax Laws, Economics, International Finance, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Art History, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Political Sciences, Legal Research, World History, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1): Wesleyan University
    • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
    • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University
    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia

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