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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Journals, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Anthropology, Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Graphic and Visual Design, Research, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, School Psychology, Self-Awareness, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Stress Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      The University of Notre Dame

      Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, World History, Research, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Art and the Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Advocacy, Community Development, Policy Development, Innovation, Creativity, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
    • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania

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