Learn what it means to be an archaeologist. Master key archaeological terms and explore examples of groundbreaking projects and working methods in the field of archaeology.
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This focus is intended for a broad audience interested in learning about the field of archaeology. Through this four-part course series, you will learn scientific methods, concepts, and models for interpretation, as well as the broad impact of archaeology, providing you with first-hand knowledge of the most fascinating debates related to archaeology today.
Learners create a project that provides comprehensive coverage of an archaeological site, including:
Learners can design the final product using:
This project involves learning through an open-ended inquiry method tailored to the learners’ design skills and preferences.
This course is an introduction to the archaeology series. It is designed for learners at all levels, including high school seniors, college students, and lifelong learners. This course introduces basic information about archaeology and its history, while the next three courses address scientific methods, forms of interpretation, and contemporary social issues that archaeologists face.
This course is the second in a series on the field of archaeology. It is designed for learners at all levels, including high school seniors, college students, or lifelong learners. Basic information about archaeology and its history is presented in the previous introductory course. This course covers scientific methods commonly used by archaeologists. The next two courses teach about forms of interpretation and contemporary social issues that archaeologists face.
This course is the third in a series on the field of archaeology. It is intended for learners at all levels, including high school seniors, college students, or lifelong learners. Basic information about archaeology and its history is presented in the first introductory course. The second course teaches scientific methods common to archaeological research methods. This course focuses on forms of interpretation for reconstructing various aspects of the past using archaeological approaches. The final course deals with contemporary social issues that archaeologists face.
This course is the fourth and final course in a series on the field of archaeology. It is intended for learners at all levels, including high school seniors, college students, or lifelong learners. Basic information about archaeology and its history is presented in the first introductory course. The second course teaches common scientific methods in archaeological research. The third course focuses on forms of interpretation for reconstructing various aspects of the past using archaeological approaches. This course deals with contemporary social issues that archaeologists face.
