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      Yale University

      The Making of Modern Ukraine

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Success in your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden)

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Ancient History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Music Composition: Starting a Piece

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Your Artistic Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Free Will and Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mindfulness, Human Learning, Biology, Psychology, Systems Thinking, Research, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢-母神崇拜 (The Red Chamber Dream (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Creativity, Cultural Responsiveness, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
    • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden): National Taiwan University
    • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
    • The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics: University of Michigan
    • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Free Will and Neuroscience: Dartmouth College

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