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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Spring 2024 |
Registration ID | ARCHB237001 |
Course Title | Art & Arch of Central Asia |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | East Asian Languages and Cultures |
Instructor | Xin,Wu |
Times and Days | TTh 09:55am-11:15am
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Room Location | TAYC |
Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2401 Exploring the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Central Asia, this course delves into the region's history, art, and archaeology spanning from the third millennium BCE to the eighth century CE. Central Asia, constituting the territory between western China and eastern Iran, served as the heartland of the ancient Silk Road. Despite its significance, the region's history and culture often remain shrouded in mystery, largely unknown to the academic community. This course sheds light on topics related to Central Asia, such as state formation, nomadism, religious beliefs, trade, and arts and crafts production of Central Asia, while emphasizing the regions interconnectedness with the broader world. Approach: Inquiry into the Past (IP), Writing Attentive; Enrollment Cap: 22. If this course exceeds the enrollment cap, the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Archaeology major senior; archaeology major junior; archaeology major sophomore; archaeology minor senior; archaeology minor junior; East Asian Languages and Cultures major senior; EALC majors junior; EALC minor senior; EALC minor junior; archaeology minor sophomore; EALC major sophomore; EALC minor sophomore. |
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