HIS 250 - Introduction to Archaeology

Institution:

Meredith College

Subject:

Description:

(Varies, Contact Dept.Head) This course provides students with a basic introduction to the scope and concerns of archaeology, a deeper understanding of the human past, and a greater sensitivity to issues surrounding the reconstruction and representation of that past. Through the semester we will survey some famous archaeological discoveries of the past as well as more contemporary discoveries. Over the semester we will also conduct several activities dealing with the hands-on analysis of material culture, and will visit and critically analyze local archaeological sites and reconstructions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meredith.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 760-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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