ANTH 310 - Experimental Archeology

3 Credit(s)

This seminar in anthropology/archaeology examines the principles and practice of experimental archaeology. Each semester the course will center around a particular theme (food, metallurgy, watercraft, woodcraft, architecture, etc.). In doing so, students will learn to make and use a variety of tool types as well as workshops with professional craftspeople ranging from flint-knappers to blacksmiths. Using experiential learning techniques, this course challenges students to formulate and evaluate hypotheses by carrying out methodologies grounded in experimental archaeology. This applied learning environment will provide students with a hands-on approach to understanding artifacts and site formation processes. Junior or Senior standing required.