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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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    • N

      Northeastern University

      An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Health Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Community Development, Public History, Storytelling, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      American Contract Law II

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Review, Civil Law, Contract Compliance, Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Israel State and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      358 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Visual Perception and the Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Human Learning, Visual Impairment Education, Biology, Scientific Methods, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Geostatistics, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Hydraulics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      506 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Research, Systems Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Sciences Po

      Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

    • An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System: Northeastern University
    • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
    • American Contract Law II: Yale University
    • Israel State and Society : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
    • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
    • Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture: Sungkyunkwan University

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