ANTH 107 Archaeology of Ancient Civilization (5 credits)

2. Distinguish between scientific and pseudoscientific approaches to understanding ancient civilizations.

3. Explain how and why complex societies differ from simpler societies.

4. Identify, analyze, and discuss the archaeological evidence regarding increasing complexity in different regions of the world.

5. Analyze and compare the processes leading to increasing complexity in different regions of the world.

6. Identify, analyze, and discuss the archaeological evidence that tells us how specific ancient civilizations were organized socially, politically, and economically.

7. Discuss and explain dimensions and dynamics of power and resistance in complex societies.

8. Explain current and past theoretical perspectives on the collapse of ancient civilizations.

9. Identify, evaluate, and use appropriate reliable sources for college level research.

Degree Outcomes
Social Science: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.

Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
A. Examinations
B. Quizzes
C. Individual written assignments / essays
D. Individual or group work in class
E. Research assignments
F. Class presentation
G. Large and small group discussions
H. Group assignments