Fall 2021 - ARCH 271 D100

Interpreting the Past: An Introduction to Archaeological Theory (3)

Class Number: 5897

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 19, 2021
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 101 or ARCH 201.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines how archaeologists develop explanations of human behaviour, cultural development, and cultural evolution. Reviews the historical development of social and biological theory applied in archaeology and examines how these various theoretical perspectives have shaped interpretations of the past.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course examines how archaeologists develop explanations of human cultural development and cultural evolution, through analysis of material remains of human societies. The course reviews the historical development of social and biological theory applied in archaeology and examines how various theoretical perspectives have shaped competing or complementary interpretations of specific archaeological finds and cultural phenomena.

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Assignment 1 10%
  • Assignment 2 15%
  • Assignment 3 25%
  • Final Exam 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Archaeological Theory: An Introduction, by Matthew Johnson, 3rd edition, 2019. Wiley Backwell, Hoboken, NJ.


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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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

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 early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.