Elements of Archaeology
Terry L. Jones (756-2523)
Office Hours:
Monday 1:00-3:00, Thursday 11:30-3:30, or by appointment, in Faculty Offices, Building 47, Room 13D.
Required Texts:
Renfrew, Colin and Paul Bahn (2007) Archaeology Essentials. Thames and Hudson , London .
Parker, Mari Prichard, and Elvio Angeloni (editors) (2007) Archaeology (ninth edition). Guilford Connecticut : Dushkin/McGraw-Hill.
Praetzellis, Adrian (2000) Death by Theory. Alta Mira Press, Walnut Creek .
Course Description:
An overview of archaeological method and theory covering the history and development of archaeological thought, approaches to data recovery, dating and analysis of artifacts and ecofacts, the construction of models of prehistoric human behavior.
Learning Objectives:
Students are expected to develop (1) an understanding of what the archaeological record consists of; (2) understanding of the archaeological research process including research methodology and design; (3) the ability to critically analyze issues in prehistory from multiple perspectives and communicate results effectively; (4) introductory knowledge on the objectives and procedures of applied archaeology (Cultural Resources Management)
General
Information:
Class will consist of lectures held each Monday and Wednesday 10:10-12:00 and two field exercises. Class will be held in Room C300 in the Construction Innovations Center. On the field dates (January 6th and February 16th) , class will assemble on campus, before heading out- unless other arrangements are made. Students are expected to participate in all field trips. Archaeology involves getting dirty so students should dress appropriately on field days. They should wear sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and warm outer garments as necessary. The class will require some modestly rigorous hiking.
It is mandatory that students access their Cal Poly E-mail accounts in order to be reachable via E-mail for notifications concerning this class—particularly for possible last minute updates on field trips.
The course grade for each student will be based on:
• A midterm examination (95 pts., or ~28%
• A research paper (7-10 pages) (120 pts., or 35%) (includes annotated bibliography [20 points] and outline [10 pts])
• A final examination (125 pts., or 37%)
A=305-340 pts
B=269-304 pts
C=233-268 pts
D=214-232 pts
F= 0-213 pts
Exam scores may be curved.
The examinations will cover materials from
lectures, readings, and field excursions. Exams will consist of a combination
of objective questions (multiple choice, true-false) and essays. An IBM Scantron Form 882-E, and #2 lead pencil are required for
all exams. The final examination will be non-cumulative.
The examinations will cover materials from lectures, readings, and field excursions. Exams will consist of a combination of objective questions (multiple choice, true-false) and essays. An IBM Scantron Form 882-E, and #2 lead pencil are required for all exams. The final examination will be non-cumulative .
Research paper. Students are required to write a 7-10 page paper (not including references, double-spaced, typed) on an archaeological issue or topic of their choice. The paper will be preceded by an annotated bibliography that includes at least four non-internet sources (due in class February 16), and an outline (due February 22 in class). Paper format, including citations and references, must conform with style guidelines of the Society for American Archaeology that will be provided. The paper is due in class March 10.
Students are expected to take the examinations at the scheduled times. The midterm examination will be held in-class on Wednesday 3 February. The final examination will be held Wednesday 17 March, 10:10-1:00. Only students with valid institutionally accepted reasons (e.g., conflict with another University sponsored event, severe illness, or personal crisis) will be permitted to take make-up exams. Students must make arrangements to take the make-up no later than the day of the exam. If you have reason to believe that you will not be able to take the final exam at the scheduled time, please do not enroll in this course. Only institutionally acceptable excuses for missing the final exam will be considered.
Important Dates to Remember :
4 January Monday----------------First day of class
6 January Wednesday-----------First Field Trip
18 January Monday--------------- HOLIDAY!!
3 February, Wednesday------------ Midterm examination
13 February, Friday-------------Field Trip Annotated bibliography due in class
15 February, Monday-----------HOLIDAY!!
16 February TUESDAY!---------Field trip, Annotated bibliographies due
22 February, Monday-------------Outline due in class
10 March, wednesday-------------Papers due in class
17 March, Wednesday---------- Final Examination
Withdrawals after the two-week drop period will be signed only for institutionally accepted reasons as listed in the University Catalog.
Lecture Topics, Reading Assignments and Field Exercises
4 January Monday |
Renfrew and Bahn 7-11 |
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6 January Wednesday |
The Archaeological Record : Field Trip to local archaeological sites |
Renfrew and Bahn pp 41-56 i |
11 January Monday |
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13 January Wednesday |
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Lemonick and Dorfman pp 44-49 in Parker and Angeloni |
18 January Monday |
HOLIDAY !!!! |
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20 January Wednesday |
Renfrew and Bahn pp 12-26 |
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25 January Monday |
Renfrew and Bahn 59-92 |
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| 27 January Wednesday | Renfrew and Bahn 97-100, 106-123 Preliminary Review Sheet |
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| 1 February, Monday | Renfrew and Bahn 92-94, 100-103 | |
3 February Wednesday |
MIDTERM!! |
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| 8 February Monday | Renfrew and Bahn 104-105, 163-177 |
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10 February Wednesday |
Renfrew and Bahn 177-182, 185-190 |
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| 15 February Monday | HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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16 February |
Annotated Bibliography due in class |
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17 February Wednesday |
Bioarchaeology (Human Skeletal Remains)
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Renfrew and Bahn 190-193, 236-244 Hublin pp. 156-158 in Parker and Angeloni |
22 February Monday |
Ethnoarchaeology and Experimental Archaeology OUTLINES DUE IN CLASS |
Renfrew and Bahn 42, 43, 198 Rathje and Murphy pp. 70-78 in Parker and Angeloni |
| 24 February Wednesday | Renfrew and Bahn 26-31, 247-248 | |
1 March Monday |
Archaeological Theory (continued)
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Renfrew and Bahn 248-262 |
3 March Wednesday |
The Power of Paradigms
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| 8 March Monday | Shennan (2008) |
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10 March Wednesday |
Cultural Resources Management Papers Due in Class |
Renfrew and Bahn 269-288
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17 March, Wednesday |
Final Examination 10:10-1:00 |
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