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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Human Development, Taxonomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Anthropology, European History, Neurology, Ancient History, Pharmacology, General Science and Research, World History, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Spatial Analysis, Art History, Geographic Information Systems, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Economics, Economic Development, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Culture, Data Collection, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
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      110 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

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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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      University of Colorado System

      Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia

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