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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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    703 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    365 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    681 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    24K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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