MELC124
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MELC 124 - Archaeology of the Levant
Formerly Known As
Near Eastern Studies 124
Course Title
Archaeology of the Levant
Course Description
A survey of Levantine archaeology from the Paleolithic Era to 300 BCE investigating the origins of agriculture, technologies, villages, and states in ancient Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. Prehistoric, Canaanite, and Israelite societies are emphasized. Students will analyze architecture, artifacts, and written sources, discuss debates, and learn archaeological methods.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
American Cultures Requirement
No
Breadth
Arts & Literature, Historical Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Discussion, Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
4
Maximum Hours
4
Maximum Hours
1
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Maximum Hours
9
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
6
Minimum Hours
7.5
Maximum Hours
7.5
Maximum Hours
2.5
Outside Work Hours Min
20
Maximum Hours
22.5