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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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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skillshare

    Learn to Draw

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Graphic and Visual Design, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Creativity

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Science

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Learning, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

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    Yale University

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Storytelling

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    University of California, Irvine

    Relativism

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

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    Yeshiva University

    Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Art History, Storytelling

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Alfabetização Midiática, Informacional e Diálogo Intercultural - UNESCO e UNICAMP

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Journalism, Content Creation, Cultural Diversity, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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

  • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Learn to Draw: Skillshare
  • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
  • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah: Yeshiva University
  • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University

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