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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Design, Architectural Design, Journalism, Social Justice, Electronic Media, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Multimedia, Storytelling, Research

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Immigration Law, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Demography, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
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      Yale University

      Age of Cathedrals

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Higher Education, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Aesthetics, Economics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Culture, Ancient History, Anthropology, Public History, Timelines, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Physics, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Outreach, Media and Communications, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Research, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern Art & Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Creativity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Design, World History

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Behavioral Health, Medical History Documentation, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, World History, Public Health

      4.7
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Culture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Yale University

      American Contract Law I

      Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Case Law, Legal Research, Contract Management, Negotiation

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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Aesthetics, European History, Art History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Socioeconomics, Economics

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

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

    • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
    • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
    • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit: University of Colorado Boulder
    • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston

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