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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Ancient History, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    590 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Storytelling, Spanish Language, Literacy, Timelines, Liberal Arts, Writing, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world literature courses

  • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
  • 中國園林文學 (二) (Chinese Garden Literature (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
  • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
  • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University

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