HUMANITIES 580 - THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST

[Course Objectives] [Required Books]

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• The objectives of this course are to provide students with detailed knowledge of the history of the two most famous ancient Near Eastern civilizations and to improve their ability to assess and interpret historical sources. More specifically, on completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  1. Identify the distinctive characteristics of (a) Mesopotamian and (b) Egyptian civilizations,
  2. Identify (a) Mesopotamian and (b) Egyptian contributions to other civilizations, and
  3. Use analytical and interpretive skills to draw conclusions from complex historical evidence.

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