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    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      GRAMMY GO

      Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity, System Configuration

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Accessibility to the Scenic Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Coordinating, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Planning, Needs Assessment, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      L

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Theatre and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Research, Economics, Business Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      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
      ·
      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Cultural Responsiveness, Discussion Facilitation, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      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
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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
      ·
      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      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
      ·
      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tsinghua University

      General Academic English

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, English Language, Economics, Psychology, Research, Business Management, Writing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Vocabulary, Cultural Diversity, Environment

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs: GRAMMY GO
    • Accessibility to the Scenic Arts: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • 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

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