ARCP 360
Spring 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
IDEA 206, ANTH 360, STS 363 |
The field of archaeology requires practical ways to move beyond modern observations of materials to the invisible behaviors that produced them in the past. Experimental archaeology generates analogical models for archaeological processes by manipulating modern materials under controlled conditions. The principles established during experiments are applied to archaeological data to reconstruct the behaviors that produced the material record. This course will consider experimental design and practice to address issues relevant at different stages of the archaeological process. This is inclusive of replication of past technologies, experimenting with natural and cultural formation processes, and addressing biases inherent in the methods used by archaeologists. The course includes hands on experimental labs with different types of material culture and critical discussions of published experiments. Students will also be tasked with designing, executing, and reporting on an archaeological experiment. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM ARCP |
| Course Format: Laboratory | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Archaeology Minor)(Archaeology) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
- This course will satisfy the Methods and Theories requirement for the Archaeology major and minor |
| Instructor(s): Gill,Jayson Peter Times: TBA; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 10 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 10 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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