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      Macquarie University

      Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      'Their' World and How You Define It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Recognizing Others, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Age of Jefferson

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      South Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

    • Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen: Macquarie University
    • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
    • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe: Dartmouth College
    • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia

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