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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.

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2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3316 MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am
Schoenfelder,John Walter University Hall Y04-4160
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 34
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Cultures

2025 Spring

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