Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - ARCH 377 D100

Historical Archaeology (4)

Class Number: 6449

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 101 or 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

  • Lecture Quizzes 20%
  • Laboratory Quizzes 20%
  • Commemoration Assignment 30%
  • Lab Assignments 20%
  • Seminar Participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None.  There will be weekly seminar readings and weekly laboratory readings. Readings will come from materials available online through Canvas/SFU library.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) 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:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.