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

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      University of Geneva

      Frontières en tous genres

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Public Policies, World History, Environment and Resource Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Ancient History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Psychology, World History, European History, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environment, General Science and Research, Investigation, World History, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Biology, Culture, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Political Sciences

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Higher Education, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, World History, European History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Publishing, Political Sciences, Media and Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Global Politics

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Research, World History, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Security Strategy, Economics, Environment and Resource Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      University of California, Irvine

      Relativism

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Anthropology, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Social Sciences

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder

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