HIST 4000 - Ancient Near East

3 hours

Overview of developments in the Ancient Near East from ca. 3000-ca. 500 BCE, with an emphasis on southern Mesopotamia during this period. Topics include the origins of Ancient Near Eastern civilizations; the problems of ancient chronology; and the development of Near Eastern civilizations such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Hittites, Assyrians, and Persians. Emphasizes the analysis of archaeological and literary sources to compare social, religious, and military concepts among Near Eastern Civilizations, an understanding of the role of cultural assimilation, and the contributions of these civilizations to modern notions of state formation and imperialism.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $11.01