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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Anthropology of Current World Issues course by edX empowers candidates to better understand the world around them, by looking at it through an anthropological lens. They will see how this methodology, as a discipline, can shine a new light on current world issues. Learners will also understand how to look at issues like material culture, migration, and indigeneity, from different perspectives.

The University of Queensland’s Anthropology of Current World Issues training programme will also challenge learners to reflect on their perspective when thinking about the aforementioned current world issues. It will encourage them to contemplate how they look at the world and how there are differences and commonalities between people.

With the Anthropology of Current World Issues online certification, participants will follow renowned anthropologists from various parts of the world, meet the people they work with, and explore the current-world problems they are working on, as they find their place in the world.

This extensive programme will help students become skilled professionals in forming anthropological understandings within just nine weeks to absorb today’s pitfalls worldwide. There are two modes for learners to enrol in the course; paid and free modes. The free mode gives the learners only limited access to the course.  

The Highlights

  • Free learning 
  • Nine-week course
  • Humanities domain
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • English transcripts
  • Two to four hours per week
  • Self-paced learning
  • Introductory level curriculum
  • University of Queensland (Australia) collaboration
  • Shareable completion certificate (paid)

Programme Offerings

  • Free learning
  • Nine-week Course
  • English Transcripts
  • 2-4 Hours Per Week
  • Self-paced learning
  • Introductory Level Course
  • University of Queensland (Australia) Course
  • Shareable Completion Certificate Available for Purchase

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 14909yesThe University of Queensland, Brisbane
  • The Anthropology of Current World Issues online training programme is available for free.
  • Candidates need to pay only for the shareable certificate, that is if they wish to get certified.

Anthropology of current world issues programme Fee Structure

Training 

Fees

Anthropology of Current World Issues programme fee

NA

Certification Fee

Rs. 14,909   


Eligibility Criteria

EdX’s Anthropology of Current World Issues certification course is an introductory level programme, and as such, you do need any prerequisite knowledge or qualification to start with this curriculum.

Certificate Qualifying Details

To receive the completion, shareable certificate, students must pay the certificate fee and complete the whole programme. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of Anthropology

After completing the Anthropology of Current World Issues training programme, candidates should be able to:

  • Develop an anthropological toolkit’s necessary skills
  • Better engage in cultural comparison
  • Better understand cultural differences and commonalities
  • Understand basic anthropological concepts and methodologies 
  • Look at the world from a range of viewpoints and perspectives
  • Understand current world issues related to power, identity, and everyday life, that a variety of people experience in places from all around the world

Admission Details

Step 1: Check the Anthropology of Current World Issues course webpage on edX’s website. You can access https://www.edx.org/course/anthropology-of-current-world-issues

Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll’ tab.

Step 3: Create an edX account or sign in if you already have one. Or else, you can opt for your Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft account for registration.

Step 4: Keep following on-screen instructions to proceed with completing your enrollment.

Application Details

EdX does not require aspirants to complete an admission form, to begin their Anthropology of Current World Issues online course, ensuring a hassle-free application. After creating an account on edX, they can apply to this course and start learning for free. They can also register using their existing account on Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft.

The Syllabus

Instructors

The University of Queensland, Brisbane Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I need any prior knowledge of Anthropology to take this course?

No, you do need any prior knowledge of Anthropology to take this course.

2: Which institution is hosting this programme?

The University of Queensland, Australia, is offering this course.

3: Is this programme a long-term one?

No, this duration of this course is just nine weeks.

4: How many weekly hours will this curriculum require?

To complete this course, you will have to dedicate two to four hours weekly.

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