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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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2025 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3189 MWF
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Schoenfelder,John University Hall Y04-4180
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Cultures

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3375 MWF
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Schoenfelder,John HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 80
Enrolled: 4
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Cultures, Traditional course cost materials