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ANTH-2302-001 Introduction to Archeology
The study of the human past through material remains. The course includes a discussion of methods and theories relevant to archeological inquiry. Topics may include the adoption of agriculture, response to environmental change, the emergence of complex societies and ethics in the discipline.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
There are no textbooks required for this class. All lectures and other reading material can be found online.
Access to a reliable computer with enough power to run AConline and some internet features.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, students should have the following:
1. a basic understanding of the history of archaeology;
2. understand how archaeologists work and what they're looking for;
3. understanding the dating methods and terminology of archaeology;
4. and know something about the archaeology of our own hemisphere.
Students are expected to do the reading and homework necessary to become familiar with these objectives, and to pass their exams.
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In the context of discussions, I expect students to respect each other's opinions and to give each other space to disagree without becoming hostile or angry. This is important.
Your grade for this class will be based on completion of your weekly homework assignments, your weekly discussions, your final quiz, and a field project. Your final grade will average Homework 20%, discussions 20%, final quiz 40%, and your Special Assignment 20%. Information and instructions about the field project will be given early in the semester.
Grading Schema
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
Your homework will consist of several questions on the assigned reading for the week. Your grades on homework will depend on how well you answer the questions. I expect answers to be in complete sentences. There are no right or wrong answers on your discussion questions. However, in order to get full credit, you'll need to answer the questions and respond to the answers of at least 2 other people. I want good responses, not just "I agree with you," or "I don't agree with you." I also expect you to be respectful of each other's opinions in the discussion area. You can disagree with someone without being disrespectful. I encourage lively discussion and I expect you to disagree, but you have to be respectful.
Students must log into the class and post their work in order to get a grade for the week.
You will complete 7 lessons this semester. All assignments will be posted at the beginning of the semester so that you can work ahead if you wish. However, each assignment has a deadline, and your work for that assignment should be posted on or before the deadline. I will not grade ahead. I will grade only one week at a time. Below are the Lessons for this semester. The Instructor reserves the right to change the lessons and/or calendar if necessary.
Lesson 1 - January 19 - Archaeology and Anthropology - Due January 24
Lesson 2 - January 25 - Types of Archaeology - Due January 31
Lesson 3 - February 1 - Archaeological Data - Due February 7
Lesson 4 - February 8 - Survey and Excavation - Due February 14
Lesson 5 - February 15 - Classification, Dating, and Analysis - Due February 21
Lesson 6 - February 22 - The Concept Of Culture - Due February 28
Lesson 7 - March 1 - Texas Panhandle Archaeology - Due March 7
Final Quiz - Posted 6:00 am on March 8 - closed 11:59 pm on March 10
The Due Date for your Special Assignment is February 22. It must be posted on or before that day to be graded.
All homework and discussion assignments will be available from the first day of class. This enables students to work at their own pace. However, I will not be grading ahead. I will grade only the assignment due for the week.
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