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2024 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 9125 MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am
Schoenfelder,John Walter Wheatley W01-0029
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Cultures