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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Human Development, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      625 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Culture, Family Law, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications, Ancient History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Human Development, Education and Training, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      史記 (Shi Ji)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      678 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Culture, Ancient History, Governance, Intercultural Competence, World History, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Economics, Case Studies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      《论语》的智慧

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Education and Training, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Management, Leadership, Human Learning, Culture, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Storyboarding, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Design Reviews, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAE Institute México

      Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Courage, Personal Development, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
    • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2)): National Taiwan University
    • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
    • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas

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