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    • T

      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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      803 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      862 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Writing, Infographics, Data Presentation, Research, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Graphic and Visual Design, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Choral Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music, Classical Music, Vibrations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Copyright for Multimedia

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      417 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Scandinavian Film and Television

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Culture, Media Production, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Video Production, European History, World History, International Relations, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      601 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Culture, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Discover Acting

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Literacy, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      191 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
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
    • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
    • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
    • Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
    • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University
    • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen

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