Archaeology in the City of Brotherly Love

1 Course Unit

This course introduces the archaeology of Philadelphia through the Heritage West Community Archaeology Project. Depending on the semester, we will focus on archaeological fieldwork, lab analyses, and/or guided visits to local sites, accompanied by readings, discussions, and guest lectures. Please check the section notes for further details. This is an experiential course in which students will explore local archaeology in an intensive, hands-on way by engaging with social scientific analysis of the material culture and landscape features that remain in the archaeological record. This course is open to all undergraduates, no previous archaeological experience is required. Not Offered Every Year 1 Course Unit