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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

      A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Timelines, Economics, Cultural Sensitivity, Anthropology, Research

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Human Development, Taxonomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Anthropology, European History, Neurology, Ancient History, Pharmacology, General Science and Research, World History, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Éthique, culture et perspectives mondiales

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Life Sciences, Research, General Science and Research, Environment, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physics, Creativity, Timelines, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Social Studies, Music, Demography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢-母神崇拜 (The Red Chamber Dream (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Sex from Molecules to Elephants

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Sociology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Research, Mechanics, Anthropology, Human Factors, Spatial Data Analysis, Torque (Physics), Life Sciences, Motion Graphics, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Timelines, 3D Modeling, Infographics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Theoretical Origin of Ethics in Business and Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Technology Strategies, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución: Síntesis extendida

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Human Learning, Environment, Anthropology, Innovation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Development, Child Development, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Pathology, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Visualization

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Éthique, culture et perspectives mondiales: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
    • The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • 紅樓夢-母神崇拜 (The Red Chamber Dream (2)): National Taiwan University
    • Sex from Molecules to Elephants: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • A Theoretical Origin of Ethics in Business and Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder

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