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      University of Houston

      American Deaf Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Culture, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Special Education, Legal Proceedings, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

      4.5
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      382 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research, Data Analysis, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Human Learning, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Human Development, Education Software and Technology, Child Development, Psychology, Higher Education, Student Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Fashion as Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Art History, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Design, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Social Sciences, Business Management, Sociology, Organizational Structure, Compliance Management, Psychology, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Anthropology, Sociology, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Model Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Network Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Economics, Probability, Human Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Peking University

      社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Sociology, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

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      University of Geneva

      Se former à l'égalité

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Training Programs, Student Support and Services, Research, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Deductive Reasoning, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Biology, Sociology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
    • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
    • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
    • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University

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