Archaeology of the African Diaspora

3 units

This course explores the archaeology and culture history of the African diaspora in the New World. Introductory lectures review topics in anthropology, the people and cultures of Africa, the nature and methods of historical archaeology. Published findings of archaeological investigations and material culture studies of African slave contexts are described in lectures and explored in class discussions. Readings from a variety of popular sources, scholarly books, articles, and case studies introduce African American Archaeology. Students learn how archaeology and material culture studies can provide a unique view into the past and the African American experience.