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ANTH 349 - Roots of Civilizations: Why our past matters for our future

ANTH 349: Roots of Civilizations: Why our past matters for our future (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Area 3. Arts and Humanities
  • Minor Electives
  • Twelve Units of Electives
  • Humanities
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

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The development of human societies around the world from the first stone tools to flourishing cities. Debate what defines a “civilization” and characterize the resilience of ancient societies. How can archaeology teach us lessons for a sustainable future?
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior standing
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From the catalog

Who can take it
Junior or Senior standing
Counts as
GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3], Cultural Diversity (CD), Sustainability-Inclusive
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #2439· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
52 of 52 seats open
Tue, Thu 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · E 423B

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