World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Network Analysis, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History

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

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

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Ancient History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

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