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ANTHR 378

Near Eastern Archaeology

Anthropology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Peoples and culture history in Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, 3500--500 B.C. Substantial reading, writing, discussion.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Title

Archaeology in Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, & Egypt

Learning Outcome

Students will gain an introductory level understanding of the archaeology, history, and ancient cultural contexts of the major ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt through readings, research assignments, and discussion.

Title

Critical Thinking, Research, Analysis, and Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will increase their skill sets with regard to critical thinking, research, analysis of data, and writing through multiple types of course assignments including a final research paper project.