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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Social Justice, Creativity, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

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

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Universitat de Barcelona

      A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Writing, Music History, Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Introducción a la teoría política

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Governance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974: University of Rochester
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
    • I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
    • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
    • A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II

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