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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

      4.9
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      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
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      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

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Mixed · 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
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
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      Intermediate · 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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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Filosofía, Ciencia y humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods, Economics, Physics, Biology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
    • Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden

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