ANTH 4321 - Historical Archaeology

3 unit(s)

(Same as HIST 4321) A theoretical and methodological introduction to the field of historic archaeology in North America, covering the period of European contact and colonization up through the early 20th Century. Course content is divided into four parts: First, an overview of the discipline focusing on its history and theoretical and topical coverage. Next, students will discuss and practice the methods used by historical archaeologists with a focus on maps, property records, and common forms of material culture. Students will then explore several case studies from throughout the United States. The final section will focus on the historical archaeology of California and the American West.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 recommended

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will:

describe the history and goals of historical archaeology (PLO#2);
interpret state and federal laws and requirements for archaeological work at historic sites (PLO#2, PLO#6);
demonstrate how historical archaeologists use documentary, oral, and material evidence to make interpretations about the past (PLO#4, PLO#6);
critique the diverse methodologies and perspectives used by historical archaeologists PLO#2, PLO#6);
investigate and demonstrate how historical archaeology contributes to history, culture, and heritage management (PLO#2, PLO#4,PLO#6); and,
demonstrate links between archaeology, history, and archival records (PLO#2, PLO#6).

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