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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Football: More than a Game

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Finance, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    University of London

    Refugees in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences

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

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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, Art History

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Research, Collaboration, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux

    4.6
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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Medical History Documentation, Family Support, Caregiving

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    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Informatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Biology, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Littérature mondiale

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Education and Training, Teaching, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics

    4.7
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh
  • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
  • William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto

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