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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Peoples and Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Cultural Diversity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Egypt before and after pharaohs.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Anthropology, Social Studies, Multilingualism, Literacy, Research, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      800 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 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, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Timelines, Economics, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
    • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II

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