Fulfills the Archaeology Requirement
OR
Fulfills World Area Requirement
Course Content:
This course is a survey of the archaeology of the State of South Carolina from the Ice Age ca. 13,000 years ago until World War II. It provides an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of archaeological anthropology. Special emphasis is placed on disenfranchised groups—Native Americans in the prehistoric and historic periods , Spanish Explorers in the 16th century, African Slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries and poor tenant farmers in the 20th century.
Course Presentation:
Course is taught through a variety of slide illustrated presentations, hands on artifact observation, and lectures.
Method of Evaluation:
Three exams (including final), one 10 page paper, class participation.
No prerequisite