ARCHAEOLOGY OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Civics & Perspectives Ethnic St - Ethnic Studies Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate a grasp of fundamental knowledge about the Native American ancient past (and aspects of the present) in eastern North America with a focus on the Southeast and Midwest, including the complexities of the deep history of Native Americans, the important and often invisible contributions of Native culture and peoples to our lives today, and the value of heritage preservation Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explain how archaeologists build empirical inferences about past human societies and use different theoretical perspectives to guide their interpretations Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Build an informed and individualized perspective on the full span of Native American history in eastern North America and archaeology that might carry over into your professional life or influence your attitude toward historic preservation Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Compare and contrast multiple perspectives on the past and present with reference to evidence Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex information learned in the class and through independent research Audience: Graduate 6. Improve the effectiveness with which you participate in our multicultural society Audience: Undergraduate 7. Recognize history’s impact on the present Audience: Undergraduate 8. Assess the myths, stereotypes, and assumptions about ancient and present-day Native Americans Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate a grasp of fundamental knowledge about the Native American ancient past (and aspects of the present) in eastern North America with a focus on the Southeast and Midwest, including the complexities of the deep history of Native Americans, the important and often invisible contributions of Native culture and peoples to our lives today, and the value of heritage preservation Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explain how archaeologists build empirical inferences about past human societies and use different theoretical perspectives to guide their interpretations Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Build an informed and individualized perspective on the full span of Native American history in eastern North America and archaeology that might carry over into your professional life or influence your attitude toward historic preservation Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Compare and contrast multiple perspectives on the past and present with reference to evidence Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex information learned in the class and through independent research Audience: Graduate 6. Improve the effectiveness with which you participate in our multicultural society Audience: Undergraduate 7. Recognize history’s impact on the present Audience: Undergraduate 8. Assess the myths, stereotypes, and assumptions about ancient and present-day Native Americans Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad