Ancient Cities & States
Course #: ANTH 247, Class #: 3375, Section #: 01
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.
Course Details
Date / Time
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026
Location
HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
General Ed Requirements
World Cultures
Enrolled / Capacity
79 / 80
Status
Open