NES 2625

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NES 2625
Ancient Iraq: Cities, Migrations, and Kings

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

This course surveys the history and cultures of ancient Mesopotamia (e.g., Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria) from the beginnings of civilization to the death of Alexander the Great. It will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective and will rely on approaches and evidence drawn from branches of history, archaeology, world literature, and ethno-historical comparisons. Discussion centers on a number of recurrent themes: urban versus nonurban residence, population dynamics and cultural interaction, the birth of literature, and centralizing versus decentralizing political forces.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 2635, JWST 2625, NES 6625

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16161 NES 2625   LEC 001

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