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Ancient Cities & States

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4180 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4180
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4180

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

35 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

John Schoenfelder

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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