Admission requirements
None.
Description
This course explores the field of American Archaeology, focusing on the peoples and cultures of Mesoamerica, the Isthmo-Colombian Area, and the Eastern Caribbean. We will explore the development of many cultures, states, and empires through case studies from these different regions.
Through studying these places and cultures, we will investigate the political organization, economy, and belief systems of these ancient people through their material culture, architecture, and texts. We will also explore how archaeology is practiced in these regions, focusing in particular on the questions and techniques that have shaped our knowledge of these ancient civilizations, while also being mindful and critical of the colonial and imperialist histories of archaeology.
Course objectives
A student who has successfully completed the course is able to:
Identify general features of the different cultural traditions in Central America and the Eastern Caribbean.
Identify and date key works and monuments.
Describe how the archaeology of these areas has been studied.
Generate an archaeological grant proposal.
Present research findings orally to a target audience.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
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Mode of instruction
Lectures
Seminar discussions
Presentation
Tutored workgroups
Assessment method
Attendance and active participation in discussions (10%);
Artifact/Site/Topic Presentation (10%)
Research proposal (20%)
Annotated bibliography (20%)
Mock grant proposal (40%).
Assessment deadlines:
The dates of exams and retakes can be found in MyTimetable. The deadlines of papers, essays and assignments are communicated through Brightspace.
Reading list
Readings will be announced later.
Registration
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please contact the exchange coordinator for information on how to apply.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please email Dr. A. (Alejandra) Roche Recinos or Dr. A. (Alexander) Geurds.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance.