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Anthropology Courses

Anthropology courses can help you learn cultural analysis, social structures, human evolution, and ethnographic research methods. You can build skills in critical thinking, qualitative research, and cross-cultural communication. Many courses introduce tools like qualitative data analysis software and fieldwork techniques, that support gathering and interpreting data about human behavior and societies. You'll also explore key topics such as globalization, kinship systems, and the impact of technology on culture.


Popular Anthropology Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Western Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy

    4.9
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    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Sciences, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Economics, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Probability

    4.7
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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, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

    4.8
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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Suffering and the Human Condition

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication

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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

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    University of Geneva

    Frontières en tous genres

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Infographics, Case Studies, World History

    4.4
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    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling

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    IBM

    데이터 과학이란 무엇인가?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Health Informatics, Deep Learning

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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

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

  • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • 人群与网络 : Peking University
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
  • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich

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