Art History 114G - Archaeology of Japanese Islands

Institution:

University of California-Los Angeles

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Description:

Lecture, three hours. Limited to juniors/seniors. Survey of archaeology of Japanese islands from Paleolithic to historical period, with focus on earliest stone age cultures and Jomon period. Consideration of Yayoi period in context of origins of agriculture on islands, while discussion of Kofun period emphasizes state formation. Detailed treatment of archaeology of historical periods, especially 6th to 8th centuries. Consideration of relationships with Korean peninsula. P/NP or letter grading.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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