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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Y

      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      Universiteit Leiden

      The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      S

      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Demography, Economic Development, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      'Their' World and How You Define It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Programs, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Recognizing Others, Culture, Empowerment, Disabilities, Cognitive flexibility, Social Studies, Self-Awareness, Sociology, Social Sciences, Open Mindset, Innovation, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Public Health, Empowerment, Education and Training, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Moral Foundations of Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Age of Jefferson

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Yale University

      South Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Water Resources, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

    • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen: Macquarie University
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
    • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
    • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia

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