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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our World and How to Accept It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Moral Foundations of Politics

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

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

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

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Power of Sport in American Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      透过摄影看世界

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Photo Editing, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Our World and How to Accept It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
    • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
    • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
    • Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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