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    Results for "liberal arts"

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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, Post-Production, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      AI, Empathy & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Model, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Journals

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      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
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Effective Altruism

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Program Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      The Mediterranean, a Space of Exchange (from the Renaissance to Enlightenment)

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Art History, Culture, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Political Sciences

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Berklee

      Piano Techniques for Modern Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular liberal arts courses

    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • Electronic Music Performance Techniques: Berklee
    • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
    • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • Effective Altruism: Princeton University

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