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
BOSWELL A M
Alicia Boswell
2.9
23 reviews
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
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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
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Spring 2025 . Boswell A M
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ARTHI6H . Boswell A M A Month Ago

Interesting lectures, but a lot of materials, try to learn definitions right away because you will need it for midterm

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ARTHI6H . Boswell A M 2 Months Ago

She assigns a lot of readings, but you can honestly get by without reading majority of the time. She covers most of it in lecture, but I would focus on the terms she doesn't go over in class because the midterm consists of a lot of memorization of terms and information. Both exams had very thorough review sheets that told you the essay prompts.

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ARTHI6H . Boswell A M 3 Months Ago

the lectures were sooooo boring and the midterm + final were not easy imo. i did so well in this class just because of all the extra credit opportunities.

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ARTHI6H . Boswell A M 3 Months Ago

Literally didn't attend a single lecture after the midterm and free balled the final by just studying on my own and i genuinely think i learned more on my own than with her

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ARTHI6H . Boswell A M 3 Months Ago

So boring and dreaded her lectures she genuinely sounded like a mom lecturing her kids about how she used to ride dinosaurs to school or something

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ARTHI6H . Boswell A M 3 Months Ago

I REALLY loved this class at the beginning, I always found myself really engaged by her lectures and the pieces she chose to show but... I did mediocre on the essay part of the midterm and now my final grade is very uncertain. I would take the class but make sure to consult with your TA on everything because grading on essays is so specific

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