HIST 155 — Historical Archaeology
Historical archaeology is the study of the archaeological remains of literate cultures throughout the world. Historical archaeologists turn to a variety of disciplines including history, anthropology, geography, ecology, and biology as they explore the historic peoples of the world over the last 3,000 years. Students will delve into the origins of historical archaeology i n North American, it's methods, and contributions the field has made to our understanding of the settlement of the continent since the 11th century. This course will include hands -on activities using artifacts and documents, a visit to an archaeological la boratory, and films detailing the excavations at sites such as Jamestown, Red Bay, and the plantation south. This course is offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate placement Corequisite(s): none