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    • Y

      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

      Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical History Documentation, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Relativism

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

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

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Electronic Music Performance Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music, Electronic Media

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Managing Stress and Time

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Productivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Creativity, Art History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yeshiva University

      Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Health Equity, Environmental Laws

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Public History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sociology, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Art History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico
    • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Electronic Music Performance Techniques: Berklee
    • Managing Stress and Time: Arizona State University
    • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne
    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan

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