1. Research problem formulation and research design
2. Theoretical frameworks for examining archaeological data
3. Qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis
4. Basic and applied archaeology

Professional standards and ethics

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. You will understand problem formulation and research design
2. You will understand how archaeologists go about developing field projects
3. You will appreciate the several theoretical frameworks that guide archaeologists today, and their historic roots
4. You will learn and practice several analytic methods

From readings and exercises, you will learn about the prehistory of several areas of the world

COURSE EVALUATION

Participation in discussion and weekly readings and assignments (discussion forms, draft assignments) 50%

Weekly written work (homework) 30%

The proposed archaeological research design project, including its presenation (oral, power point) 20% [This may be done as a small group project]

COURSE TEXTS

Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction, by Peter Peregrine ISBN 0-13-081127-0

The Theory and Practice of Archaeology, A Workbook, 2nd edition, by Thomas Patterson ISBN 0-13-013842

The Next Archaeology Workbook by Nicholas David and Jonathan Driver ISBN-0-8122-1293-2

I recommend that you seek additional information about the real archaeological cultures in the David and Driver workbook from regional texts and archaeological encyclopedia for more context.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

You are expected to attend all of the class meetings and to contribute to the daily group discussions/work. The homework assignments should be your own intellectual and creative products, although you will have the benefit of peer ideas and input. The project can be individual work but I suggest it be collaborative--2-4 people.

You are to use proper methods of citation in all work, whether you are citing a text or outside source. The University Writing Center can assist you get a proper start on the written homework and project.