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    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      48 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Programación musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Multimedia, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      55 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      31 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      17 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Anthropology, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      164 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      PRINCƍPIOS GERAIS DA TƉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      76 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Sapienza University of Rome

      L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunitĆ  cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      112 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Advocacy, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Creativity, Lecturing, Performing Arts, World History, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      26 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      The Olympic Games and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Video Production, Culture, Media Production, Journalism, Intellectual Property, Brand Management, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Digital Communications, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      166 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

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      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      65 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Programación musical con software libre:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time:Ā Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo
    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action:Ā Yale University
    • PRINCƍPIOS GERAIS DA TƉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO:Ā Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunitĆ  cristiane (IV secolo d.C.):Ā Sapienza University of Rome
    • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales:Ā Duke University
    • The Olympic Games and the Media:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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