The study of ancient cultures in the steppe ecozone extending across the upper mid-latitudes of the continent of Asia is integral to learning the history of Asia at large. An important contributor to this cognizance is breakthroughs and exponential growth in archaeological and ethnoarchaeological research in the last 50 years. This course offers an examination of the key findings (for this course, primarily from Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan) that have provided critical insights into ways environment shaped human societies - and vice versa - in this vast region known for its vibrant crosscultural histories.
Prerequisite: Readings in Chinese are required for Sinology majors.
- Trainer/in: Annie Chan