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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Global Politics

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Process Development, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      589 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Budget Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Leadership Development, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Business Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Business Communication, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, World History, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Literacy, Writing, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world literature courses

    • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
    • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1 : Sungkyunkwan University
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe: Dartmouth College
    • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
    • Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית : Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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