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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    461 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yeshiva University

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    123 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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