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      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

      5
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Science

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Human Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing in First Person Point of View

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts, World History

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Color Theory, Creativity

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Editing, Graphic Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Emory University

      So You Think You Know Tango?

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, World History, Research, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Governance

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Governance, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics, World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
    • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico: California Institute of the Arts
    • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
    • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera Project Network
    • So You Think You Know Tango?: Emory University
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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