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Middle East Courses

Middle East courses can help you learn about regional history, cultural dynamics, political systems, and economic trends. You can build skills in critical analysis, cross-cultural communication, and research methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping socio-political changes, data analysis software for economic modeling, and digital platforms for engaging with diverse perspectives.

Popular Middle East Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Architectural Engineering, Economic Development, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Aesthetics

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    Nanjing University

    Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Community Organizing, Social Studies, Demography, Public History, Socioeconomics, Community Development, International Relations, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cost Management, Case Studies

    4.8
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    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Political Sciences, World History, Public History, Curriculum Development, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.7
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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mindfulness, Public Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Mental Health Therapies

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Store, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Hearing Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Communication Disorders, Pathology, Physiology, Patient Treatment

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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Collaboration, Policy Development

    4.7
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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History of Civil Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Community Development, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Journalism, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Affairs, Governance, Media and Communications

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Justice, Human Learning, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Pedagogy, Governance

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    Michigan State University

    The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular middle east courses

  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing University
  • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Hearing Loss: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
  • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University

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