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    Explore world literature for diverse literary traditions. Learn about influential authors, genres, and themes from around the globe.

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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      686 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Storytelling, Timelines, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, World History, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Vocabulary, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Benjamin Franklin and His World

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world literature courses

    • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University
    • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University
    • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
    • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
    • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
    • Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania

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