Course Readings:
Archaeology: Discovering Our Past (2003, 3rd edition), by Robert J. Sharer and Wendy Ashmore. New York: McGraw Hill.

Readings that are assigned for a certain day should be done before class. Textbook readings & handouts should be brought to class because they will be used in the class discussions that accompany lectures.

Course Content:
This class introduces students to the history, research methods, and theoretical traditions of Archaeology. The nature of archaeological data and evidence is explored in different contexts. The course has a global scope, that explores a variety of approaches and perspectives. Lectures, films, field trips, and hands on applications comprise the learning media.

Course Presentation:
This course is largely an introductory lecture. Films, demonstrations and discussion compose the remainder of course content.

Method of Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their performance on exams, class discussions, and exercises.

Audience:
Students who take this course tend to come from a variety of majors and backgrounds.