HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY: METHODS AND ANALYSIS

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

This course focuses on the material culture of the African Diaspora in the Americas and how it is used in archaeological interpretation. The artifacts we will be working with are mainly from the Caribbean and southeastern United States, but our case studies will explore larger issues related to colonialism in the Americas. The course is pitched at two levels. First, every week we will explore a category of artifacts - ranging from furniture hardware to pottery - and how they are classified and analyzed. Second, we will discuss how the archaeologists address social issues through the study of these objects. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 308 if student has credit for ANTH 508.