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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, World History, Research Methodologies, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, International Relations, Analysis, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Public Policies, Business Strategies, World History, Investments

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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Ancient History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, World History

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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

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

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Taxonomy, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Anthropology, Biotechnology, Neurology, European History, Ancient History, World History, Scientific Methods

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Oil and Gas, World History, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities

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