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    Introduction To Archaeology Course Syllabus: Anth. 220 Fall 2021 Christopher Fennell and Emma Verstrate

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    This document provides the course syllabus for an introductory archaeology course. The syllabus outlines the course structure, requirements, policies, and schedule. Students will learn about archaeological theory, methods, and data analysis through lectures, readings, assignments, and exams. Grades will be based on exams, quizzes, and weekly assignments. The course will cover topics such as archaeological contexts and dating methods, past environments and technologies, and the future of archaeology. Required readings are from the textbook Archaeology Essentials by Renfrew and Bahn.

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    Introduction To Archaeology Course Syllabus: Anth. 220 Fall 2021 Christopher Fennell and Emma Verstrate

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    The key takeaways are that this course provides an introduction to archaeological theory, methods, data collection and analysis. Grades will be based on exams, quizzes and assignments. The objective is to familiarize students with strategies used in archaeological investigations.

    Students will be graded based on their performance on 2 exams, 2 quizzes and 10 assignments. Exams and quizzes will cover material from readings, films, lectures and discussions. Assignments must not plagiarize and will be penalized for lateness.

    Topics that will be covered include the history of archaeology, archaeological data and contexts, site surveys, excavations, dating methods, social complexity, past environments, technologies, trade, people and ideologies.

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Course Syllabus
    Anth. 220
    Fall 2021

    Christopher Fennell
    and Emma Verstrate

    Overview

    This course provides an introduction to theory and methods in archaeological research, data collection,
    and analysis. The objective is to familiarize you with the strategies that are employed in the investigation of
    archaeological remains and how these strategies further the aims of an anthropological archaeology. Grades
    will be based on two in-class exams, two section quizzes, and weekly assignments. Learn more about the
    course structure and opportunities in the general syllabus guidelines.

    I have created a course web page for Introduction to Archaeology using the University's Compass
    program. You can access the course web page by logging onto the Compass system, which will display all
    existing web pages for your courses. Choose Anth. 220 from the display list and you can access the course
    syllabus, assignments, lecture notes and illustrations, extra credit opportunities, practice quizzes, and other
    online class resources. The logon page for Compass is available at:
    https://compass2g.illinois.edu/webapps/login/.

    Course Requirements and Policies


    Exams, Quizzes, and Assignments

    Your grade will be based on your performance on 2 in-class exams, 2 section quizzes, and 10
    discussion section homework/exercises:

    Graded Component % of Course Grade Schedule


    Section Assignments & Labs 25 Weekly

    Quiz 1 10 Sept. 24

    Midterm Examination 25 Oct. 20


    Quiz 2 10 Nov. 12

    Final Examination 30 Dec. 8

    When taking exams and quizzes and completing written assignments, you will be responsible for
    knowing the concepts and terms discussed in the assigned readings, in the films shown in class, and in the
    topics covered in lectures, discussion sections, handouts, and web page or power point summaries. When
    completing assignments, be careful that you do not plagiarize the works of another; that is, do not present
    the work or words of another person in a verbatim manner as your own. Consult the UIUC student code for
    more guidelines on academic integrity. Assignments handed in late will lose 10% of the possible credit after
    the class in which they are due, and 10% more for each subsequent day late. No make-ups are provided for
    missed exams, quizzes, or assignments in the absence of documented and legitimate medical or family
    emergencies.
    Attendance and Participation

    Your regular attendance and active participation are of central importance for this course to provide
    you with both a fun and satisfying educational experience. Good attendance, class preparation, and note-
    taking practices will be very important for your ability to perform well, particularly on exams and quizzes.
    You can also obtain extra credit by attending a talk or museum exhibit related to archaeology and
    submitting a two-page essay on the subject in your Discussion Section in accordance with the related
    guidelines.

    Required Texts

    Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice, by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn (Thames &
    Hudson, 4th ed. 2018). This text is available at the University bookstores and can also be obtained from
    other vendors of your choosing.

    Other required or suggested readings may consist of short articles or text excerpts that provide additional
    information related to the subjects we are covering in our main textbook. These articles will be available
    online in the course web page on Compass.

    Class Meeting Times and Locations:


    The class meets as an entire group on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00am to 11:50am in Room
    1027 of Lincoln Hall. Chris Fennell's online office hours are on Mondays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, or by
    appointment. The smaller Discussion Sections meet for one hour at 10:00am and 11:00am on Fridays in
    Room 136 of Davenport Hall.

    Course Instructor: Chris Fennell, office in 296 Davenport Hall, cell phone (312) 513-2683; email
    [email protected]. Discussion Section Instructor and Teaching Assistant: Emma Lee Verstraete,
    [email protected]

    Class Schedule and Readings:

    Week 1 (Module 1).  Aug. 23, 25 & 27.    Overview & Introduction to Course


    Introductory comments and overview of structure of course.


    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Preface.


    section organizational meeting.
    Discussion section, Aug. 27: Discussion

    Week 2 (Module 2).  Aug. 30, Sept. 1 & 3.    History of the Discipline; Archaeology as Anthropology

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 1.


    Discussion section, Sept. 3: History of
    archaeology.

      

    Labor Day break! Sept. 6.


    Week 3 (Module 3).  Sept. 8 & 10.    Archaeological Data and Contexts

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 2.


    Discussion section, Sept. 10: Time Team America: New Philadelphia.

    Week 4 (Module 4).  Sept. 13, 15 & 17.    Site Reconnaissance, Surveys & Excavations

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 3.


    Discussion section, Sept. 17: Archaeological Data Scavenger Hunt.

    Week 5 (Module 5).  Sept. 20, 22 & 24.    Advances in Archaeological Survey Methods; Quiz 1

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 3 (cont'd).


    Discussion section, Sept. 24: Quiz 1.

      

    Week 6 (Module 6).  Sept. 27 & 29, Oct. 1.    Dating and Chronologies

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 4.


    Discussion section, Oct. 1: Artifact Identification Lab.

    Week 7 (Module 7).  Oct. 4, 6 & 8.    Archaeology of Social Complexity

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 5.


    Discussion section, Oct. 8: Power, Prestige and Wealth: China's Terra Cotta Warriors.

    Week 8 (Module 8).  Oct. 11, 13 & 15.    Past Environments

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 6.


    Discussion section, Oct. 15: Review session for Midterm Exam.

    Week 9 (Module 9).  Oct. 18, 20 & 22.    Subsistence and Diet; Midterm Exam

    Midterm Exam, Oct. 20.


    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 6 (cont'd).
    Discussion section, Oct. 22: Past Environments and Archaeometry.

    Week 10 (Module 10).  Oct. 25, 27 & 29.    Technologies

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 7.


    Discussion section, Oct. 29: Ceramic and Lithic Technologies.

    Week 11 (Module 11).  Nov. 1, 3 & 5.    Trade & Exchange

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 7 (cont'd).


    Discussion section, Nov. 5: Trade and Exchange: Occaneechi Town.

    Week 12 (Module 12).  Nov. 8, 10 & 12.    Archaeology of People and Physiologies; Quiz 2


    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 8.
    Discussion section, Nov. 12: Quiz 2.

    Week 13 (Module 13).  Nov. 15, 17 & 19.    Ideology, Symbolism & Cognitive Approaches

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapter 9.


    Discussion section, Nov. 19: Iceman Murder Mystery.

    Thanksgiving break! Nov. 20 to Nov. 28.

    Week 14 (Module 14).  Nov. 29, Dec. 1 & 3.    Explanation and Interpretation in Archaeology

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapters 10 and 11.


    Discussion section, Dec. 3: Debates, Interpretations & Ethics: Assignment TBA.

    Week 15 (Module 15).  Dec. 6 & 8.    Future of the Past & Who Owns the Past?

    Readings: Renfrew & Bahn Chapters 11 and 12.


    Review for Final Exam.
    Final Exam: Dec. 8.

    Additional internet resources on anthropology and archaeology, which are suggested only
    and not required reading for this course, are available at:
    http://faculty.las.illinois.edu/cfennell/bookmark2.html

    Internet resources on the archaeology of craft and industry, which are suggested only and
    not required reading for this course, are available at:
    http://faculty.las.illinois.edu/cfennell/IndustrialArchaeologyBook.html

    Additional internet resources on African and African-American archaeology, cultures,


    and history, which are suggested only and not required reading for this course, are
    available at:
    http://www.diaspora.illinois.edu/bookmark3.html

    Faculty Archaeology Anthropology University

    Last updated: August 11, 2021

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