Fall 2024 - ARCH 100 D100

Ancient Peoples and Places (3)

Class Number: 6508

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Laurie Darcus
    ldarcus@sfu.ca
    Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

What is Archaeology? What are the myths we need to debunk? Did the Nazca peoples of Peru really construct giant lines on the desert floor so these could be observed from above? What are some of the great ancient civilizations and what have they left behind for us to discover? This course offers students a glimpse into the human past, from our earliest ancestors to the rise of ancient civilizations. Along the way, we will cover topics ranging from the spread of humans out of Africa to the development of food production; from the earliest writing to the creation of Stonehenge and other monuments; from the creation of ancient calendar systems to the practice of human sacrifice. Cultures discussed include, but are not limited to, the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Shang Dynasty, Indus Valley, Inca, Northwest Coast and others.

This course has a small textbook.  Also, a variety of outside sources, including articles, will be provided on Canvas for each week. There will also be videos shown in class as part of the required content.

Grading

  • Exam 1 30%
  • Exam 2 30%
  • Exam 3 30%
  • In Class Activities and online Discussions 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Bahn, P., & Bahn, P. (2012). Archaeology: a very short introduction (Vol. 10). Oxford University Press.

You can rent or purchase at  https://sfu-store.vitalsource.com/products/archaeology-a-very-short-introduction-paul-bahn-v9780191642333?term=9780199657438


ISBN: 9780199657438

Plus - Weekly readings will be provided through 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:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term 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.