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    Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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      Wesleyan University

      Capstone: Your Story

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      440 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Italian Opera

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Anthropology, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Timelines, Literacy, Research, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Israel State and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial IoT Markets and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Telecommunications, IBM Cloud, Wireless Networks, Security Engineering, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Encryption, Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Medical Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Security Management, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      358 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Program Development, Analysis, Design Strategies, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music history courses

    • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
    • Introduction to Italian Opera: Dartmouth College
    • Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Israel State and Society : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London

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