Course Description
Students are introduced to the most famous archaeological sites
in the world, with themes centered around the following:
evidence of early humans, first cities, death and burial, art
and architecture, ritual and religion, warfare, sacrifice and
conflict, and great inventions.
Athena Title
Tombs and Temples
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ANTH 2002
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the role of archaeology in understanding the past, protecting the present, and preserving the future.
- Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define and explain the various methods used in archaeology.
- Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define and explain the significance of the major sites and discoveries in world archaeology.
- Upon completion of the course, students will be able to name the major figures in archaeology and their contributions.
- Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain what constitutes archaeological knowledge versus frauds and myths.
Topical Outline
- Introduction – what is archaeology, what is its role within anthropology, and how does archaeological research further the goals of anthropology?
- History of archaeological research; how does it shape our interpretations and conceptions of the past?
- The following areas will be explored for two weeks each: Africa, Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Eastern North America, Western North America, Mexico and Central America, South America, Oceania
- In each geographic area, discussion will center on: Evidence of early humans, first cities, death and burial, art and architecture, ritual and religion, warfare, sacrifice and conflict, great inventions
- Future of Archaeology
General Education Core
CORE V: Social Sciences
Institutional Competencies
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
