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Humanities courses can help you learn critical thinking, cultural analysis, historical context, and ethical reasoning. You can build skills in effective communication, argumentation, and interpreting diverse perspectives. Many courses introduce tools like digital archives, text analysis software, and collaborative platforms that enhance research and presentation methods. Key topics often include literature, philosophy, art history, and sociology, allowing you to explore human experiences and societal developments through various lenses.


Popular Humanities Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Interactive Design

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    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Writing, Timelines, Editing, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

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    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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

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    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Literacy, World History, Performing Arts

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    Berklee

    The Singer Songwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Performing Arts, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity, Coordination

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

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

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Writing, Creativity

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    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

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

  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Music Production: Berklee
  • Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez: Universidad de los Andes
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University
  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia

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