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Ancient Cities & States

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
University Hall Y04-4160 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4160
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

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.

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details