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Study world history for a comprehensive understanding of global events. Learn about civilizations, cultures, and historical milestones.


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Photo Editing, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Environmental Policy, European History, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sustainable Systems, Economic Development, Governance, Diplomacy

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Research, Economics, Business Management

    4.7
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    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.7
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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, World History, Business Strategies, Operations Management

    4.7
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

    4.7
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    137 reviews

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

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

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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Economics

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    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

    4.7
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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Water Quality, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Mechanics, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation, Remote Access Systems

    4.5
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    285 reviews

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
  • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
  • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
  • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona

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