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      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Anthropology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Human Factors, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

      4.3
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Anthropology, International Relations, Storytelling, World History, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Biology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Taxonomy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.2
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Inquiries Into Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Ancient History, Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Public Policies

      4.9
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · 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: Culture, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Psychology

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 生物演化: Peking University
    • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Inquiries Into Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
    • Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente: Yad Vashem
    • 紅樓夢-母神崇拜 (The Red Chamber Dream (2)): National Taiwan University

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