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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) North America exhibits widespread archaeological diversity in the material culture and lifeways of ancient peoples. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the prehistory of different regions in North America. We will consider trends in subsistence and settlement, as well as cultural patterns, exchange, social complexity, and culture contact. Discussions will cover theoretical and methodological underpinnings of contemporary archaeological thought in North America, and explore some of the hotly debated issues currently at the forefront of North American archaeology. Case studies will be used to provide in-depth examples and as material for classroom dialogue. Finally, we will discuss culture contact arising from European exploration and settlement in the New World. Issues to be covered include disease, environmental degradation, religion, and resistance to European influence. F,S.
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) This course includes theoretical and applied forensic archaeological field methods, basic human osteology, and familiarization with medico-legal terms and concepts necessary for working with law enforcement and the medical community. This is an introductory course for students who desire a greater understanding of the applied aspects of anthropology as it engages with the criminal justice system. F,S
Corequisite:
ANTH*371L
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) Ethnographic research (fieldwork) is one of the hallmarks of the discipline of Anthropology. In this course, we will examine the development and application of various ethnographic methods, such as participant observation, interviews, surveys, and investigations of archival data. We will also explore the ways that anthropologists and other social scientists apply their ethnographic research skills in areas of education, business, and healthcare to find solutions to real world problems. Ultimately, students gain practical research experience by designing and executing ethnographic research projects, which require them to take fieldnotes, photograph research sites, map social spaces, and utilize other relevant anthropological research techniques. F,S,Su
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) This course will include reading and research on selected anthropological or archaeological subjects. The course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
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4.00 - 12.00 Credits
(4-12 credits)This course will introduce students to historical archaeology and will cover field and laboratory methods including excavation, mapping, survey and consultation of historical sources in the interpretative process. An ethnographic component, where applicable, will also incorporate oral history, interviews or other data from descendant communities for an ethno-historical approach. Although not the primary focus, excavations may uncover prehistoric material. Archaeological inquiry includes but is not limited to: the built environment, ritual practices, ethnicity/identity, childhood, socio-economic realities, and other topics through the lens of material culture. Students will learn to process artifacts: washing, labeling, identifying, and analyzing on site and in a laboratory, and gather historical data from museums and other archival sources with which to compare archaeological findings. May,Su
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
(1-6 credits)(Prereq: Written contract between student and instructor, approved by the Department Chair and Dean) Directed study and/or research on specific topics.
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) Archaeological records are all of the forms of data that make up the archaeological record, the material remains of past human activities. These include artifacts, ecofacts, and features. For some time periods and places, archaeological records also include documents, oral histories and oral traditions. This course involves the recording, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of archaeological data, including the preparation of technical documentation resulting from archaeological fieldwork. Archaeological Records covers a broad range of topics and activities fundamental to modern anthropoligical archaeology, beginning with the processing and cataloging of artifact assemblages. Consequently, a major component of this course consists of archaeological laboratory methods and techniques. Other topics include the preparation and management of technical records. These include survey and excavation forms, laboratory and field notes, state site files, regional and site maps, and the tabulation of archaeological data. Archaeological Records is organized as a laboratory course emphasizing student participation, independent study and instruction, and student-teacher interaction. Students should be self-motivated and eager to participate in the compilation, management, and interpretation of archaeological records. F,S,Su.
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) Prehistoric and historic archaeology of the Southeastern United States provide an introduction to the Native peoples of the region and to the impact of European contact. Topics covered will include subsistence and settlement, cultural patterns, exchange, social complexity, and culture contact. F.S.
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits)(=GEOG*498)(Prereq: ANTH*120/GEOG*120 and ANTH*300/GEOG*300) This course gives students the opportunity to synthesize the intersection of Anthropolgy and Geography in a capstone seminar that focuses on research and writing. Students will participate in readings, discussion, and a final paper that allows in-depth analysis of a selected case study. F,S,Su.
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits) The course introduces students to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) which is a key variety that is understood across the Arab World. This course aims at developing students' basic communicative language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking as well as cultural awareness of the Arabic-speaking world which emphasizes the links between language, culture, history and Arab societies. Focus will also be put on highlighting deviations and intelligibility between Modern Standard Arabic and various Arabic dialects. The teaching/learning process in this course is proficiency-oriented where emphasis is placed on the functional usage of Modern Standard Arabic. F
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