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2025 Spring > UGRD > ANTH > ANTH 247

Ancient Cities & States

Course #: ANTH 247

Description:
This course compares the processes of state formation in major civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic Egypt, Shang China, Aztecs of Mesoamerica, Inca of Peru. Recent archaeological and historical data are used to explore cross-cultural themes such as the provisioning of cities, role of religious ideology, social organization of land and labor, and gendered dimensions of power and social identity.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8963 MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am
Schoenfelder,John Walter HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 80
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Cultures