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Bergen Community College
Division of Business, Social Sciences & Public Services
Department of Social Sciences
ANT-102 Introduction to Archaeology
Course Syllabus
Semester and Year: Fall 2014
Course: ANT-102-001 Introduction to Archaeology
Meeting Times and Locations:
Wednesday 03:15PM - 04:30PM
Friday 03:15PM - 04:30PM
Course Description
This course will study past human cultures and societies as evidenced by material remains. This course
provides information on the basic theories, methods, and techniques used in archaeology. Important topics
include archaeological survey and excavation, artifact analysis, dating techniques, conservation and
display of artifacts, dietary reconstruction, the analysis of prehistoric social and political organiza tion, and
the evolution of cities and ancient civilizations.
Student Learning Objectives: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to
1. Develop a deeper understanding of the archaeological field in relation to the other subfields of
anthropology.
2. Identify the major schools of archaeological thought.
3. Identify the major trends in the history of archaeology.
4. Identify how archaeologists analyze sites and interpret material objects.
5. Recognize some of the contemporary ethical issues facing archaeologists today.
Special Features of the Course
Lectures, exam reviews, and instructions for assignments will be available on Moodle.
Course Texts
Textbook:
Archaeology, 6th Edition
Robert L. Kelly; David Hurst Thom as
ISBN-10: 1-111-82999-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-111-82999-5
Grading Policy
The final average for this class will be based on the following:
1. Article Analysis Project (15%)
2. Research Proposal (5%)
3. Mid-Term Exam (20%)
4. Research Paper (20%)
5. Oral Presentation (5%)
6. Final Exam (30%)
7. Participation (5%)
All exams and papers must be completed by the due date.
Grading System:
1. The scale for determining grades A-F is as follows:
A = an average of 90 or higher
B+ = an average between 87 and 89
B = an average between 80 and 86
C+ = an average between 77 and 79
C = an average between 70 and 76
D = an average between 60 and 69
F = an average lower than a 60
Attendance Policy
Full attendance is a requirement. Absences and tardiness will jeopardize your grade. Two absences will
reduce your grade. More than four absences are grounds for failure. You are responsible for the material,
even if you were absent.
Student and Faculty Support Services
The following is a list of services that are available for students to enhance their learning experience at Bergen
Community College. Students are especially encouraged to visit the Sydney Silverman Library to improve their
article analysis and field research projects by including references that go beyo nd the assigned textbook.
The distance Learning
Office-for any problems
you may have accessing
Room C-334
210-612-5581
psimms@bergen.edu
your online courses
Smartthinking Tutorial
Service
On Line at: www.bergen.edu/library/learning/tutor/s
mart/index.asp
The Tutoring Center Room L-125 201-447-7908
The Writing Center Room L-125 201-447-7908
The Online Writing Lab
(OWL)
On Line at: www.bergen.edu/owl
The Office of Specialized
Services (for Students
with Disabilities)
Room S-131 201-612-5270
www.bergen.edu/oss
The Sidney Silverman
Library
Room L-226 Service Desk: 201-447-7970
Reference Desk: 201-447-7436
Media Services: 201-447-7972
Library Hours: 201-447-7131
Ender Hall Media Center: 201-447-7438
Library Administration: 201-447-7130
Library Fax” 201-493-8167
Interlibrary Loan: 201-447-7982
E-Reserves: 201-447-7982
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Meet Some Real Archaeologists
Chapter 2: The Structure of Archaeological Inquiry
Chapter 3: Doing Fieldwork: Surveying For Archaeological Sites
Chapter 4: Doing Fieldwork: Why Archaeologists Dig Square Holes
Chapter 5: Geoarchaeology and Site Formation Processes
Chapter 6: Chronology Building: How to Get a Date
Chapter 7: The Dimensions of Archaeology: Time, Space, and Form
Chapter 8: Taphonomy, Experimental Archaeology, and Ethnoarchaeology
Chapter 9: People, Plants, and Animals in the Past
Chapter 10: Bioarchaeological Approaches to the Past
Chapter 11: Reconstructing Social and Political Systems of the Past
Chapter 12: The Archaeology of the Mind
Chapter 13: Understanding Key Transitions in World Prehistory
Chapter 14: Historical Archaeology: Insights on American History
Chapter 15: Caring for America’s Cultural Heritage
Chapter 16: Archaeology’s Future