Spring 2023 - ARCH 471W D100

Archaeological Theory (4)

Class Number: 4008

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 18, 2023
    Tue, 11:59–11:59 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 101, 131, 201, 272W and 273.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The cultural, evolutionary, physical, and distributional principles which underlie the prediction and reconstruction of the past. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

This tip-of-the-iceberg course reviews the history of archaeological theory (and practice), from its earliest manifestations through to what’s going on today. We will examine all major “schools” of thought, ranging from culture history and processualism to feminist archaeology, indigenous archaeology, and everything inbetweenas well. We also consider how the development and application of archaeological method and theory has influenced contemporary society, and their role today in addressing the needs of descendant communities in the context of ethical research practice, social justice, decolonization, and the protection of heritage as a human right.

Grading

  • Written/Visual exercises (5) 20%
  • Term paper (draft and final) 25%
  • Mid-term exam 20%
  • Final take-home exam 25%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No course text; assigned readings available on Canvas.

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

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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