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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    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Immigration Law, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Culture

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    University of Virginia

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

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

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    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, European History, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Governance, Political Sciences, Culture

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Physiology, World History

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    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, European History, Culture, Economics, Art History, Sociology, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Culture, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Sciences, Investigation, Data Collection, Architecture and Construction, Research

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