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Course Description

Introduction to North American archaeology—primarily focused on pre-colonial Indigenous histories and cultures. Examines history of the field, basics of archaeological method and theory, key insights and controversies associated with North American archaeology. Includes ancient population movements, Ice Age transformations, hunter-gather-fisher societies, moundbuilders, Indigenous-colonial interactions,with special emphasis on decolonization and Indigenous archaeologies.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: 

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), Bachelor’s Degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

Summer: None.

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.

Affiliated With:

  • School of Arts & Sciences