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    Study anthropology to understand human cultures and societies. Explore cultural, biological, and archaeological aspects of anthropology.

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Scientific Methods, Water Resources, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Alle origini della civiltà mediterranea: archeologia della città dal Levante all’Occidente - III-I millennio a.C.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Research, Anthropology, Architecture and Construction, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Suffering and the Human Condition

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Justice, Companionship, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Public Health, Media and Communications, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care, Sociology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Physics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      642 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: World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Human Development, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Psychology, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology, Science and Research, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Research, Mental Health, Scientific Methods

      4.8
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      23 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Economics, Sociology, Art History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Governance, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      795 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Western Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Linguistic Diversity, What for?

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Community Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Community Development, Health Systems, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Community and Social Work, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular anthropology courses

    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Alle origini della civiltà mediterranea: archeologia della città dal Levante all’Occidente - III-I millennio a.C.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University

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