PDEV 6625 - Four Ancient River Valley Civilizations

3 cr.

This course introduces teachers to the ancient societies of China, Egypt/Nubia, the Indus River Valley and Mesopotamia. In order to compare and contrast these ancient civilizations (both with each other and with modern civilizations), a thematic approach to teaching culture is utilized in the classroom. Archaeologists, historians and experienced teachers provide participants with scholarly material and hands-on opportunities to get their students engaged in thinking about life in ancient civilizations.