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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Texts and Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Culture, Community Development, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Your Artistic Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

    • 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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      66 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      崑曲之美

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Justice, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      Rice University

      Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Collaboration, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Beginner · 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
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez: Universidad de los Andes

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