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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Stakeholder Analysis, Social Justice, Court Systems, Persuasive Communication, Social Media, Media and Communications, Legal Strategy, Environmental Issue

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

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

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Social Justice, Creativity, Teaching, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development, Case Studies, Storytelling, Photography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

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

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      القيادة المتناقضة كأسلوب تفكير

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

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

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      University of Copenhagen

      Making Democracy Fit for Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Student Engagement

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Business

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University
    • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
    • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
    • القيادة المتناقضة كأسلوب تفكير: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
    • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen
    • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po

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