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ANT 223: Archaeology Of North America
3 credits
Students will explore the prehistory of North America through archaeological discovery. This course examines the archaeology of North America from the ice age to European colonization. Through key methods, theory, and debates, students will be exposed to the vast diversity of Native American cultures across space and time. (Learning Goals:CW,G;Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)
Learning Goals
Objectives: The Archaeology of New World introduces students to the history of archaeological theory and methods practiced in the Americas. Learn the prehistory and development of human societies from different geographic regions and periods throughout the Western Hemisphere with a particular emphasis on the initial colonization of the New World and environment change. Students should finish the course with a wider appreciation of contemporary archaeology. Learning Goals: Develop global learning abilities through research and group dialogue pertaining to human cultural and technological developments through time. Class participants will improve written communication abilities through the composition of research papers. Class discussion and assignments help formulate discussion and interpretation of the archaeological record as it pertains to ethnic diversity in the New World. Laboratory assignments enhance student reasoning and specialized software experience through data analysis, chart and graph production, and geographic information systems (GIS) as a means of interpreting the archaeological record.
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Sections Offered: Spring 2026 |
| Archaeology Of North America |
| 0103-223-001 |
K. Krasinski |
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Tue/Thu |
9:25 am - 10:40 am |
Garden City |
3 |
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