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Western Civilization Courses

Courses in Western Civilization often teach historical analysis, critical thinking, cultural literacy, and the impact of major philosophical movements. You can build skills in evaluating primary sources, understanding socio-political contexts, and drawing connections between historical events and contemporary issues.


Popular Western Civilization Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad de los Andes

    Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Multilingualism, Language Learning, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Mediation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    391 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Arte Medieval

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

    4.7
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Recognizing Others, Employee Retention, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Cognitive flexibility, Recruitment, Leadership

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Education and Training, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Human Development, Personal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    627 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Становлення сучасної України

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Science and Research, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

  • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Arte Medieval: Universidad de Palermo
  • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Становлення сучасної України: Yale University
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College

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