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Integrated Sciences Complex at night view from the water.
Ancient Cities & States

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 HLL-3507 Media Auditorium 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
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

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

HLL-3507 Media Auditorium

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

79 / 80

Status

Closed

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.