ANTH 3
Introduction to Archaeology
Course Description
Introduction to the field of archaeology within the discipline of anthropology including discussion of scientific methods, the history of archaeology, field and laboratory methods used in the analysis of archaeological data, and theories used to interpret the past. This course explores how archaeologists recover, analyze material and reconstruct ancient cultures and societies. Archaeological ethics and real-world issues concerning looting, collecting, preservation, and the role of indigenous peoples will be examined.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38891 | ANTH 3 | 01Y | ···R··· | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM | Alicia Hedges | MLC102 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
ANTH 3.-01Y-: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, & Practice (5th Edition) Renfrew © 2024 ISBN: 9780500845295 | Textbook | Required | $86.75 | $65.25 | $56.39 | $36.44 |
| In Small Things Forgotten (Exp & Rev) Deetz © 1996 ISBN: 9780385483995 | Textbook | Required | $13.00 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $3.90 |
| Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice (Fifth Edition) (5th Edition) Renfrew ISBN: 9780500845318 | E-Book | Required | $56.87 | |||
| Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice 5e (Digital Bundle with Ebook, InQuizitive, and The Active Archaeology Notebook) (5th Edition) Demarrais ISBN: 9780500845370 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $56.00 | |||
| Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice (Fifth Edition) (5th Edition) Renfrew ISBN: 9780500845318 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $44.69 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.