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      The University of Melbourne

      Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creativity, Psychology, Writing, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      618 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Spanish Language, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Writing and Editing, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Education and Training, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Culture, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intercultural Competence, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Arts and Culture Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Culture, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      224 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, OpenAI, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Design Software, ChatGPT, Corporate Sustainability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Lecturing, Creativity, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, European History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Oncology, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      514 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Filosofía, Ciencia y humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, World History, Economic Development, Biology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
    • Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez: Universidad de los Andes
    • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network
    • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder

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