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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.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3462 MW
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Schoenfelder,John Walter University Hall Y04-4180
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Cultures