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    • N

      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Art History, Creativity, Psychology, Writing, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      618 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Wonders of Ancient Egypt

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Music History, Ancient History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      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, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      W

      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Spanish Language, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Writing and Editing, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Art History, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      D

      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Music, Community Organizing, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music Theory, Pedagogy, International Relations, Social Sciences, Culture, Advocacy, Student Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
    • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
    • Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez: Universidad de los Andes
    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • The Beauty of Kunqu Opera: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University

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