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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      426 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Design Software, Collaboration, Creativity, Electronic Media, Patch Management, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

      Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      609 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, European History, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Jazz Improvisation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      788 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee
    • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
    • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
    • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
    • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
    • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education

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