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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Ancient History, Culture, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Environment, Biology, Timelines, Scientific Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Arte Medieval

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, European History, Ancient History, World History

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Physical Science, Research, Legal Research, Psychology

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

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Honesty, Ancient History

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

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo:Influencias Globales de la Medicina Tradicional

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical History Documentation, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Obstetrics And Gynecology, World History, Social Studies, Health Disparities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PepsiCo

      PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Economics

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Public Health, Scientific Methods

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Tenacity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Lifelong Learning, Courage, Open Mindset, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

    • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Curanderismo:Influencias Globales de la Medicina Tradicional: University of New Mexico
    • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
    • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University
    • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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