ANTH 113 - Archaeology of Ancient American Civilizations

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Cross-cultural study of pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. Considers the archaeological remains of cultures such as the Olmec, Aztec, Maya, Moche, Inca, Mississippian and Anasazi Pueblo groups. Recent archaeological evidence and iconographic translations are discussed and analyzed in the context of prevalent theoretical perspectives on cultural complexity. Distinctive forms of agriculture, cities, and state formations are presented. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: ( Formerly Archaeology of Civilizations of the New World.) SSI 60722: M-Th, 1:30-3:40 p.m., Buddenhagen, 101 Davison

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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