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    Results for "liberal arts"

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Philosophy of Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      The Ancient Greeks

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Visual Elements of User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, UI Components, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Typography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Art History, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Political Sciences, Legal Research, World History, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · 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, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Timelines, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      624 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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      487 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Journalism, Storytelling, Research, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular liberal arts courses

    • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art

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