Fall 2017 - ARCH 201 D100

Reconstructing the Human Past (4)

Class Number: 2451

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2017
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    David Maxwell
    dma50@sfu.ca
    Office: SWH 9103
    Office Hours: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of methods used by archaeologists to discover and interpret the past. Examples will be drawn from selected sites and cultures around the world. S Students who have taken ARCH 101 may not enrol in ARCH 201. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

An introduction to archaeological method and theory. The course consists of a survey of the principles, concepts, techniques and interpretive approaches used by archaeologists to study human cultures of the past. Examples will be drawn from archaeological research from throughout the world, illustrated by slides and films. Topics include finding and excavating archaeological sites, recognizing and analyzing artifacts, interpreting animal and plant remains, reconstructing social systems and trade, understanding and interpreting ancient art and ritual, and analyzing human burials.

This is a lecture course with no tutorials. Lectures notes are available for downloading prior to class at http://canvas.sfu.ca.

Grading

  • Interpretive Assignment 33%
  • Midterm Exam 33%
  • Final Exam 34%

NOTES:

Breadth: Social Sciences

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn (2016) Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice. 3rd Edition. Thames and Hudson, London.
ISBN: 978-0-5002-9159-7

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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