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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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Experimentation, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Interpersonal Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Language Learning, Ancient History, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Water Resources

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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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    Fudan University

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, European History, Culture, World History, Qualitative Research, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Economic Development, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    132 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    65 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    149 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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