ANTH 1120C - Introduction to Archaeology Lecture and Lab
Student Learning Outcomes
Understand the history of archaeology, with an emphasis on processual archaeology.
Understand and apply fundamental theoretical and methodological concepts of the archaeology discipline.
Provide hands-on experience with archaeological data collection and analysis methods.
Develop skills that will enable students to serve as crew members for supervised archaeological field and laboratory work.
Provide students with the tools to describe the nature of archaeological remains.
Synthesize archaeological data to make informed and educated interpretations.
Effectively comprehend and communicate knowledge about archaeological ethics and contemporary heritage management efforts and organizations.
Instill awareness and appreciation of one’s archaeological heritage.
Course Description Archaeology is the study of the human past through the analysis of material remains humans have left behind. This course explores the basic theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the discipline, as well as the techniques that archaeologists employ to describe the empirical world, produce data, and interpret how people lived in the past. Examples of archaeological research from around the world will be used to increase students’ understanding of concepts presented in lecture. Students will also apply the archeological principles in the laboratory portion of the course. Credits: 4