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      University of Geneva

      Introduction to Political Citizenship

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Student Engagement

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Kennedy Half Century

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Student Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, General Mathematics, Statistical Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Student Engagement

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva
    • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
    • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2): National Taiwan University
    • Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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