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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Community Development, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Transmedia Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo:Influencias Globales de la Medicina Tradicional

      Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Psychotherapy, Maternal Health, Gynecology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Thomas Berry的世界观:地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community)

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Environment, Systems Thinking, Culture, Liberal Arts, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, World History, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

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

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, World History, Art History, Writing, Liberal Arts, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing a Personal Essay

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Product Strategy, Technical Product Management, Product Requirements, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Innovation, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      910 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
    • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Curanderismo:Influencias Globales de la Medicina Tradicional: University of New Mexico
    • Thomas Berry的世界观:地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community): Yale University
    • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University

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