ARCP373 - Field Methods in Archaeology

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Field Methods in Archaeology
ARCP 373 SP

Crosslistings:
ANTH 373

Wesleyan has recently acquired properties that contain mid-19th-century archaeological deposits that reflect the lives of two particular segments of the town's population: a semi-planned African-American community (in the area defined by Vine, Cross, and Knowles streets) and the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls (which later became Long Lane School). The first half of this semester will be spent in the classroom studying the method and theory of historic (European period) archaeology and in the lab examining comparative materials recovered from earlier excavations in Middletown. During the second half of the semester students will learn excavation techniques through actual field experience at one of the two sites.

MAJOR READINGS

TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams during the in-class portion of semester, weekly field logs during the excavation portion.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Class attendance is mandatory.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ARCP Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Charles,Douglas K.

Times: .M...F. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SCIE351;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 8)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006