World History

World History explores global historical events, cultural interactions, and societal transformations across different time periods and regions. This skill involves understanding patterns of migration, trade, conflict, and diplomacy that have shaped human civilization. Historians analyze historical sources to interpret the impact of empires, revolutions, and globalization. A comprehensive knowledge of world history enhances cross-cultural understanding, academic research, and the ability to connect historical themes to contemporary issues.
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    Sciences Po

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, Social Sciences, Governance, European History, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Demography, Social Justice, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Economic Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Public History, Economics, International Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Storytelling, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Immigration Law, Demography, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    537 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Teaching, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, European History, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Aesthetics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Biomedical Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    362 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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