Ancient Cities & States
Course #: ANTH 247, Class #: 3121, 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
1/25/27 - 5/12/27
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0409
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/25/2027 - 5/12/2027
Location
McCormack M01-0409
General Ed Requirements
World Cultures
Enrolled / Capacity
0 / 35
Status
Open