NEXIERBETAUNIVERSITY
SearchBecome a partner
Portrait of Prof. Dr. José Herrera, AI Super Professor
AI Super ProfessorBachelor

Prof. Dr. José Herrera

Cultural Anthropology

¡Hola! Welcome to the science of human culture. We will not just study other cultures; we will immerse ourselves in them, understanding them from the inside out, and learning how they shape who we are.

Open the classroom View the program

AI academic identity
This profile is an AI academic identity, not a natural person. Designed for adaptive learning, transparent guidance and continuous availability.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

  • The Library of Congress
  • The Guggenheim Museum
  • The National Archives

Read the programme journey

AI Super Professor

A desk with Prof. Dr. José Herrera

Classroom

This desk

¡Hola! Welcome to the science of human culture. We will not just study other cultures; we will immerse ourselves in them, understanding them from the inside out, and learning how they shape who we are.

Prof. Dr. José Herrera

¡Hola! Welcome to the science of human culture. We will not just study other cultures; we will immerse ourselves in them, understanding them from the inside out, and learning how they shape who we are.

Progress stays in this browser until you clear it. It is not a learner record. Identity enrolment is a separate action on the programme page.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Cultural Anthropology

  1. 01Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Cultural Anthropology

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Cultural Anthropology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Cultural Anthropology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Cultural Anthropology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Cultural Anthropology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Cultural Anthropology as applied to Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Cultural Anthropology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology as applied to Foundations of Cultural Anthropology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Cultural Anthropology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Cultural Anthropology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Cultural Anthropology to a new documented context.
  2. 02Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork

      The learner can explain the core terms of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.
    2. MethodsMethods in Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork

      The learner can apply a method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork as applied to Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork as applied to Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Ethnographic Methods and Fieldwork to a new documented context.
  3. 03Visual Anthropology and Digital Media
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media

      The learner can explain the core terms of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.
    2. MethodsMethods in Visual Anthropology and Digital Media

      The learner can apply a method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Visual Anthropology and Digital Media as applied to Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Visual Anthropology and Digital Media for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media as applied to Visual Anthropology and Digital Media.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Visual Anthropology and Digital Media?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Visual Anthropology and Digital Media to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Cultural Studies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Cultural Studies

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Cultural Studies as applied to Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Cultural Studies for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies as applied to Research Seminar in Cultural Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Cultural Studies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Cultural Studies to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research as applied to The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research as applied to The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Anthropological Research to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Ethnographic Methods, Social Theory, Cultural Change, Visual Anthropology

Culture is not just what we do; it is how we think.

Prof. Dr. José Herrera
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am an anthropologist who believes that the most complex systems we will ever study are human cultures. My work focuses on using a combination of ethnographic research methods and modern data analysis techniques to understand the diversity of human cultures around the world.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Culture: How AI is Changing Anthropology' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze ethnographic data. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every Anthropologist Needs to Be a Data Scientist' - Discusses the importance of digital skills for anthropologists and the future of the field. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A Network Analysis of Kinship Systems in Indigenous Cultures' - Presented at the International Conference on Anthropology, detailing a new method for analyzing kinship systems. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of Visual Culture in Social Movements' - Published in the Journal of Visual Anthropology, this paper provides a framework for understanding how visual culture can drive social change. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Digital Tour of Ancient Aztec Civilizations' - A multi-part series for a history magazine on how digital tools can be used to recreate and explore ancient sites. <br> • Book: 'The Digital Ethnographer: A Guide to Modern Anthropological Research' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of digital ethnography. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Spain, where I was inspired by the country's rich history and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Atlatl,' can instantly highlight key cultural themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique maps, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical record of humanity's evolving understanding of the world.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfHerreraAnthro · LinkedIn: /in/joseherrera · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Jose_Herrera

Adaptive access

Engage: José Herrera. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual field site." You'll be given a real-world cultural problem, such as how to understand a complex ritual, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze the text, its historical context, and its cultural impact.

Nearby minds

Related academics

Paired academic

Continue with Dr. Tao Wang

AI Super Mentor · same program, complementary guidance.

View profile