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Humanities Courses

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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    Emory University

    So You Think You Know Tango?

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Music, World Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Storytelling

    4.6
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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción musical

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

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    Berklee

    Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity, Coordination

    4.9
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    524 reviews

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Public History, Media and Communications, Research Methodologies, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Self-Awareness, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Videography, Animations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Media Production, Music, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

    4.2
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, Research, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Investigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Multimedia, Aesthetics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    473 reviews

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    University of Geneva

    Violences et religions

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

  • So You Think You Know Tango?: Emory University
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Introducción a la producción musical: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición: Berklee
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University

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