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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

    4.2
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    中级商务汉语——商务活动篇

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Business Marketing, Negotiation, Events and Conferences, Customer Communications Management, Business Communication, Market Research, Business Correspondence, Communication, Language Competency, Customer Relationship Building, Travel Arrangements, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Presentations

    4.8
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Language Learning, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Grammar, Time Management, Hospitality, Critical Thinking

    1.6
    Rating, 1.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Oral Expression, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    621 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Culture, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Support, Human Learning, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • 中级商务汉语——商务活动篇: Peking University
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art

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