AH 209Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Near Eastern Art/Archaeology

Art History

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

3.69

Easiness

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Grade Distribution

Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

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3.69

69.2%

30.8%

0.0%

A–F + W

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3.69

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N/A

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100.0%

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D or better

100.0%

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0.0%

Among A–F and W outcomes

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A–F and W outcomes

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About This Class

Introduction to the art, archaeology, and material culture of ancient societies in western Asia (Mesopotamia, Syria, the Levant, Anatolia, and Iran) from the first settled villages of the Neolithic to Alexander the Great (ca 9600-330 BCE). Course Information: Same as CL 209 . Credit is not given for AH 209 if the student has credit in ARST 209 or CL 209 . Previously listed as ARST 209. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above. Recommended background: AH 110 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly, registered students should enroll in one Lecture and one Lecture-Discussion. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Past course .