Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2015 - ARCH 377 D100

Historical Archaeology (5)

Class Number: 4109

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 201 and one lower division ARCH course.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to theory and method in North American historical archaeology. Laboratory instruction is provided in historic artifact analysis and interpretation.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will provide the student with a firm grounding in the field of historical archaeology, through an understanding of its general principles and theory. The lectures and readings will emphasize the application of archaeological methods to the period since the beginning of European colonialism, with a particular focus on the New World. Laboratories will give the student hands-on training in the identification and analysis of historic material culture.

Grading

  • Lab assignments 30%
  • Lecture quizzes 20%
  • Seminar participation 10%
  • Commemorative proposal 5%
  • Commemorative paper 15%
  • Commemorative webwork 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Students with Disabilities (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.


Registrar Notes:

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