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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Sociology, Qualitative Research

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Science

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Human Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Working With Children, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Liberal Arts, Vocabulary, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Producción musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Middleware, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Motion Arguments, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Theatre and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Research, Economics, Business Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      South Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Water Resources, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College

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