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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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      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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      404 reviews

      Mixed · 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
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Research, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Environmental Issue, Ancient History, Environment, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Research Methodologies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Art History

      Beginner · 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, Culture, Art History, Social Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Architecture and Construction

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      132 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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      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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      796 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
    • Alle origini della civiltà mediterranea: archeologia della città dal Levante all’Occidente - III-I millennio a.C.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder

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