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Description:
Introduction to the historical development, theory, and techniques of archaeological research and fieldwork. Development of comparative theoretical approach to the study of ancient cultures with eye to understanding present day social and environmental issues. Focus on cultural resource management, survey and selection of field sites, dating, excavation, artifact classification, interpretation of data, and written analysis. As an honors course, it is a full thematic seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on the applicability of archaeology to current society, as well as the integration of scientific methods and theory over time. Students are required to do major writing, reading, and research assignments, conduct student-led lectures, and lead group discussions.
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ANTH 8.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
Both
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Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
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Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online anthropology degree, see
foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/aa_courses/aa_anthropology.html.
