Spring 2021
ANTHRO 2AC 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Archaeology
Christopher Lowman
Jan 19, 2021 - May 07, 2021
Mo, We, Fr
11:00 am - 11:59 am
Internet/Online
Class #:21417
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Pending Review
Offered through
Anthropology
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
1
Enrolled: 271
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 272
Waitlist Max: 25
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
8 hours of outside work hours per week, 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
TUE, MAY 11TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Course Catalog Description
Prehistory and cultural growth. Introduction to the methods, goals, and theoretical concepts of archaeology with attention to the impact archaeology has had on the construction of the histories of diverse communities - Native Americans, Hispanics, and Euro-Americans. It fulfills the requirements for 2.
Class Description
Archaeological theory and methods with a special focus on diverse communities in North America. Topics will include disciplinary history, ethics, field and laboratory methods, the study of biology and the environment, the role of museums and heritage sites, Indigenous archaeological methods and collaborations with descendants and other stakeholder communities.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for Anthropology 2AC after taking Anthropology 2, XAnthropology 2AC but may remove a deficient grade.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
American Cultures Requirement
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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