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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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    California Institute of the Arts

    Brand New Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Branding, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Design Research, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
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    Duke University

    Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods

    4.7
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    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Teaching, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Case Studies

    4.7
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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Michigan State University

    Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wonders of Ancient Egypt

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

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    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

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

    4.9
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    698 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

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

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Brand New Brand: California Institute of the Arts
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively: Duke University
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
  • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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