Anthropology - Introduction to Archaeology

Introduction to Archaeology (ANTH 1110)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00

Description: This course is an introduction to the archaeological field and profession. Archaeology is the study of human material culture, the things we create, carry around and leave behind. Through artifact and site study, lectures and videos, you will examine archaeology's history, theory, and methods including possible careers. You will gain a solid understanding of how archaeology is used on a daily basis, highlighting questions of ethics, economy, subsistence, status, race, consumption, inequality, and gender.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Evaluate archaeological claims of fact versus interpretation
2. 2. Apply terms, theories, and methods within archaeological inquiry
3. 3. Apply classification schemes to archaeological artifacts
4. 4. Evaluate how the archaeological record reflects cultural perceptions and values of today

Prerequisites: 

Placement score into READ 0200 or placement score into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.

MnTC: Goal 5