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Overview

To explore the intersection of archaeology and activism, examining how archaeological research, practice, and interpretation can be used as tools for social justice, equity, and advocacy

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16 hours

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Online

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Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past
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Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past
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More about this course
  • This course is the third course in a series on the discipline of Archaeology
  • It is intended for learners at all stages, including advanced high school, college students, or life-long learners
  • Basic information about Archaeology and its history are presented in the first introductory course
  • The second course teaches common scientific methods used in archaeological research. This course focuses on forms of interpretation to reconstruct various aspects of the past through archaeological approaches
  • The final course covers contemporary social issues that archaeologists engage with

Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past
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Coursera 
Curriculum

Introduction to Archaeology as Reconstruction of the Past

Meet The Professor

1.0 Introduction to Archaeology as Reconstruction of The Past

Discussion Forum Guidelines

Disability Accommodation Statement

Keys to Success

Discussion: Introduce Yourself

Reconstructing Identity Through The Study of Foodways

Welcome to Reconstructing Identity Through The Study of Foodways

2.1 The Anthropology of Identity

2.2 The Archaeology of Food and Identity

2.3 Food and Identity in The French Caribbean

2.4 Food and Identity in The American South

2.1 Practice Questions

2.2 Practice Quiz

2.3 Practice Questions

2.4 Practice Question

Final Assessment

Week 2 Uncovering the Cultural Interpretations of an Archaeological Site

Exploring Material Culture: What Your Living Space Says About You 🏠

Reconstructing Early Maize Farming

3.0 Introduction to Reconstructing Early Maize Farming

3.1 The Transition to Food Production, Part 1

3.2 The Transition to Food Production, Part 2

3.3 Mesoamerican Origins of Maize

3.4 Identifying Early Maize

3.5 The History of Maize in Mesoamerica

3.6 Final Assessment

3.0 Practice Quiz

3.1 Practice Questions

3.2 Practice Questions

3.3 Practice Questions

3.4 Practice Questions

3.5 Practice Questions

Week 3 Uncovering the Cultural Interpretations of an Archaeological Site

Exploring the Tapestry of Early Maize Agriculture: Unveiling Cultural Transitions

Reconstructing Pastoralist Lifeways

4.0 Introduction to Pastoralist Lifeways

4.1 Make a Living

4.2 What is pastoralism?

4.3 Origins of African Pastoralism

4.4 Reconstructing an African Pastoralist Community

4.5 Legacies of Ancient Pastoralism

4.6 Final Assessment

4.0 Practice Quiz

4.1 Practice Quiz

4.2 Practice Quiz

4.3 Practice Quiz

4.4 Practice Quiz

4.5 Practice Quiz

Week 4 Uncovering the Cultural Interpretations of an Archaeological Site

Cultivating Connections: Exploring the Diverse Utilization of Animal Products in Societal Contexts

Reconstructing Cultural Landscapes

5.0 Introduction to Reconstructing Cultural Landscapes

5.1 Landscape Archaeology and Phenomenology

5.2 Perception and Visual Saliency

5.3 Measuring Perception and Visual Saliency

5.4 Implications on Cave Landscape Archaeology

5.5 Final Assessment

5.1 Practice Quiz

5.2 Practice Quiz

5.3 Practice Quiz

5.4 Practice Quiz

Week 5 Uncovering the Cultural Interpretations of an Archaeological Site

Sensory Explorations: Your Personal Odyssey into Cultural Landscapes

Reconstructing Human Origins

6.0 Introduction to Reconstructing Human Origins

6.1 Introduction to Paleoanthropology

6.2 Chimpanzees and Humans

6.3 Australopithecines

6.4 Early Homo

6.5 Modern Humans

6.6 Demo with skulls

6.7 Final Assessment

6.0 Practice Quiz

6.1 Practice Quiz

6.2 Practice Quiz

6.3 Practice Quiz

6.4 Practice Quiz

6.5 Practice Quiz

Week 6 Uncovering the Cultural Interpretations of an Archaeological Site

Exploring the Fascinating Transitions in Human Evolution: A Discussion on Key Morphological Indicators

The Final Dig

The Final Dig: Closing Remarks on Archaeology as Reconstruction of The Past

Project Self Evaluation

7.1 Final Assessment

Week 7 Project Conclusion- Uncovering the Cultural Interpretations of an Archaeological Site

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