ANTH 321 - World Archaeology

Institution:

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

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Description:

This course examines the origins of agriculture and domestication of animals, the origins of urbanism, and the rise of civilizations throughout the world. It begins with discussions of general principles and theories in archaeology; site dating; excavation and survey; artifact analysis; faunal analysis; and paleobotany. These are used to examine agriculture and animal husbandry in the Upper Paleolithic, beginning ca. 25,000 years ago, in the ancient Middle East, Asia, and North and South America. Theories about origins of urbanism and the rise of civilizations are also considered, with case studies drawn from the prime areas of Southwest Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Egypt, Mesoamerica, South America and, possibly, prehistoric North America. The course will also feature a "virtual dig" of a Paleolithic site.(DH)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

westoahu.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 689-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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