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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, Art History, Ancient History, Research, Informatics, Open Source Technology, Data Ethics, Computer Science, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Database Systems, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Perspectivas de música colaborativa

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Music, Musical Composition, Aesthetics, Music History, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Research, Data Management, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Responsiveness, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      677 reviews

      Mixed · 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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      Coursera

      Gonzo's Test Course 2

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Social Justice, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University
    • Humanidades digitales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Perspectivas de música colaborativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • Gonzo's Test Course 2: Coursera

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