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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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    565 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Design, Art History, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, Design Thinking, Creativity, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environment and Resource Management, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Culture, World History, Investigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    403 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    434 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    290 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    809 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    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
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, European History, World History, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    366 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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