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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

      5
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Gonzo's Test Course 2

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      Beginner · 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, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Design, Design Reviews

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Maya Culture in Yucatan

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Art History

      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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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Yad Vashem

      El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University
    • Gonzo's Test Course 2: Coursera
    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
    • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne: Dartmouth College

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