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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Research, Data Management, Data Collection

      4.4
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      Mixed · 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

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary

      4.7
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      Nanjing University

      Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Immigration Law, Demography, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Creativity, World History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Writing

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Intercultural Competence

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Interpersonal Communications

      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 chinese history courses

    • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
    • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing University
    • Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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