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This course is an introductory survey to the arts and architecture of the ancient Americas which focuses on the materials and technologies that were sacred and powerful to peoples of the ancient Americas. Covering nearly 5,000 years of history and two continents the course follows the routes of early metalworking technologies and the exchange routes of precious materials between the Central Andes of South America (modern nation-state of Peru) and Chumash territory.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area F World Cult Writing
Alicia Boswell
2.9
16 reviews
ARTS 1332
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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ARTS 1332
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
25 / 25 Full

ARTS 1332
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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ARTS 1332
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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ARTS 1332
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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ARTS 1332
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
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ARTS 1332
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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ARTS 1332
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
25 / 25 Full

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ARTHI 6H Boswell A M Spring 2025 Total: 175
ARTHI 6H Boswell A M Fall 2022 Total: 144
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2.9
ARTHI6H . 5 Months Ago

Lots and lots of work for a GE class. If you want a easy GE don't take this class its a joke. She gives you almost 100 terms on the final and only testing you on 4 not including 3 separate essays you have to write with the multiple choice map question + close reading. All section attendance is required and if u miss one u get dropped.

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ARTHI6H . 5 Months Ago

Way too much work for a GE with a lot of required reading and research that's barely used outside of the final project. Midterm, Final Project, and Final make up 90% of the grade. Expects way too much on the midterm and especially the final

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ARTHI6H . 5 Months Ago

Way too much work for a GE class. A poll was taken during the first section - 90% taking for GE, but still papers required outside sources from UCSB library and both midterm and final were brutal. Memorization heavy and excessive readings. DO NOT TAKE if you don't like the subject because lectures are boring and it will not be an easy GE.

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ARTHI6H . 2 Years Ago

lecture material was very important, readings were easily manageable and the midterm grading was so chill! as long as you go to class you'll do great, though lectures can be really boring. midterm, research paper, final, and extra credit for seeing the campus art museum.

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ARTHI6H . 2 Years Ago

I liked Professor Boswell's lectures a lot, and her readings were not too long, and relevant. The overarching project was a decent amount of work, but doable if you space it out and don't cram like I did. Overall would recommend for a pretty easy GE.

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ARTHI6H . 2 Years Ago

Make sure not to feel anxious about this class. Especially for most students who only have three classes, this class is given too much homework. If it is a compulsory course, it is recommended to choose other courses or communicate with the school to apply for a course change

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