Search results for anthropology
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CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.
Subject & Topics: Social Sciences, History, Anthropology, Economics, Urban Planning, Sociology.
Introductory
On-Demand
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Tangible Things | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.
Subject & Topics: Humanities, Art History, Museum Studies, Culture, History, Anthropology.
Introductory
On-Demand
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SNUx: Globalizing East Asia

By Seoul National University Certificate or Program credits

This course explores the changing culture and society of the three East Asian countries, South Korea, China, and Japan. Students are expected to understand local representations of globalization, focusing on how people of the region responded to the impacts of industrialization, socialism, war, political authoritarianism, globalizing capital, and emerging consumerism. This course also provides glimpses of local popular culture, such as Japanese animation and Korean dramas.

Subject & Topics: Social Sciences.
$54
On-Demand
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LouvainX: Découvrir l'anthropologie

By Université catholique de Louvain Certificate or Program credits

Expérimentez un autre regard sur les sociétés humaines avec des chercheurs en anthropologie prospective.

Subject & Topics: Social Sciences.
$99
Intermediate
On-Demand
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WellingtonX: New Zealand Landscape as Culture: Maunga (Mountains)

By Victoria University of Wellington

Come and learn about the mountains of New Zealand and their complex geological and cultural histories.

Subject & Topics: Art & Culture.
$49
Introductory
Virtual
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UBCx: The Science of Religion

By University of British Columbia

What is religion? Are we wired to believe? Does science have the answers? Join us on a journey to the origins of religion and spirituality.
Subject & Topics: Humanities.
$49
Introductory
Virtual
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HarvardX: Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

By Harvard University Certificate or Program credits

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

Subject & Topics: Art & Culture.
$219
Introductory
On-Demand
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SNUx: Myths, Rituals, and Cosmos

By Seoul National University Certificate or Program credits

In this class, we will first think about myths and rituals from the perspective of the comparative study of religion. We will explore the symbolism of sacred time and space, rubrics by which how various religious communities have conceptualized the cosmos. From there, our focus will shift to notions and practices regarding purity and pollution.

Subject & Topics: Humanities.
$54
Introductory
On-Demand
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URosarioX: Comer para pensar: elecciones y alternativas para la alimentación consciente

By Universidad del Rosario Certificate or Program credits

Aprenda a evaluar el origen, procedencia, historia, aporte nutricional y cultural de los alimentos para tomar decisiones de consumo informadas.

Subject & Topics: Food & Nutrition.
$39
Introductory
On-Demand
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EPFLx: A Resilient Future: Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction

By École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne Certificate or Program credits

Discover how science and technology help us reduce disaster risk and increase resilience.

Subject & Topics: Engineering.
$249
Advanced
On-Demand
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SNUx: Religious Symbols of the World

By Seoul National University

This course is the third and final course in the series following “Understanding Religious Symbolism” and “Myths, Rituals, and Cosmos.” Through the theories and patterns that you learned in these three courses, I hope that you will be able to interpret the various religious phenomena in different cultures, and through this gain a better understanding of culture and human beings.

Subject & Topics: Humanities.
$54
Introductory
On-Demand
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StellenboschX: Exploring isiXhosa Language and Culture

By Stellenbosch University Certificate or Program credits

IsiXhosa forms part of the rich tapestry of languages found in South Africa. By learning to speak and write basic isiXhosa, you will be able to connect with more people. The course is aimed at first-time speakers with little or no prior knowledge of isiXhosa. The course will equip you to carry on basic conversations in this interesting ‘click language’. It will also deepen your understanding of the amaXhosa people and their culture.

Subject & Topics: Language.
$149
Introductory
On-Demand
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URosarioX: Historia latinoamericana a través de objetos de arte, diseño y artesanía

By Universidad del Rosario Certificate or Program credits

Este curso examina objetos artesanales, artísticos y de diseño para abordar narrativas centrales en la historia de Latinoamérica. Basados en variables como concepción, materialidad, uso, apropiación, reparación/conservación o desecho de un grupo de objetos, revisitaremos momentos significativos de la historia política, económica y social de la región en el contexto global.

Subject & Topics: Art & Culture.
$39
Introductory
On-Demand
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LouvainX: Regards croisés sur les migrations

By Université catholique de Louvain Certificate or Program credits

Transformez votre regard sur les migrations avec une équipe de spécialistes interdisciplinaire. Décodez leurs causes et analysez leurs impacts sur les sociétés d’accueil.

Subject & Topics: Social Sciences.
$99
Intermediate
On-Demand
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UBCx: Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society

By University of British Columbia

Gender & Sexuality shape work, life and play. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to engage with key issues through key concepts and perspectives.

Subject & Topics: Humanities.
$50
Introductory
On-Demand
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TrinityX: World Music, Culture, & You: Finding Music Within Your Community

By Trinity College

How does music help us understand each other? Explore ways of thinking about music, community, musicians, and musical instruments.
Subject & Topics: Music.
$50
Introductory
Virtual
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FedericaX: Política global

By Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Certificate or Program credits

Únete a nosotros en una aventura cosmopolita a través de política, sociedad, conflictos y naturaleza y pregúntate, mientras miramos hacia el futuro de la humanidad, si hay un orden global que sea lo suficientemente complejo como para ser duradero y sostenible.

Subject & Topics: Social Sciences.
$39
Introductory
On-Demand
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Principles of Forensic Science | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

This seminar provides a rigorous introduction to the broad field of forensic science, with emphasis on practical applications of chemistry, biology, engineering, and mathematics/statistics to the law.
Subject & Topics: Science, Biology.
$3,220
Introductory
Virtual
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The Human Brain in the Animal Kingdom | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

In this course, explore the structure and function of the modern human brain and examine the selective pressures that have impacted the evolution of human neuroanatomy and cognition.
Subject & Topics: Science, Biology.
$2,040
Intermediate
Virtual
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Race, Film, and American Politics | Harvard University

By Harvard Certificate or Program credits

This course addresses issues of social stratification and considers the intersection of identity and politics by analyzing historical shifts in cinematic representation in the United States.
Subject & Topics: Social Sciences, Government.
$2,040
Intermediate
Virtual