ANTH 02270 - New World Archaeology

Credits: 3

This course covers the prehistoric and early historic cultural adaptations of the native peoples of the Americas. Emphases will be placed upon: current research trends and findings particularly in the last three decades; prehistoric cultural ecology; culture change and culture process; and current new and traditional controversies, from the earliest Native American hunter-gatherers to settled societies, animal and plant domestication, to the impact of colonization, and the impact of archaeological conservation. Students will research articles on discoveries and debates, prepare a research report, and apply learned archaeological methods in a simulated excavation. This course may not be offered annually.

Prerequisite Courses: ANTH 02203 with a minimum grade of C-
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD