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      Universidade de SĂŁo 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
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      FilosofĂ­a, 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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      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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      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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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Economic Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

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

      4.6
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Informatics, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · 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 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

      4.7
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      50 reviews

      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, Art History, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Research, Architecture and Construction, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biology, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de SĂŁo Paulo
    • FilosofĂ­a, Ciencia y humanidad: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Alle origini della civiltĂ  mediterranea: archeologia della cittĂ  dal Levante all’Occidente - III-I millennio a.C.: Sapienza University of Rome

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