printer friendly pageARCHLGY 148: Ceramic Analysis for Archaeologists (ARCHLGY 248)
The analysis and interpretation of ceramic remains allow archaeologists to accomplish varied ends: establish a time scale, document interconnections between different areas, and suggest what activities were carried out at particular sites. The techniques and theories used to bridge the gap between the recovery of ceramics and their interpretation within archaeological contexts is the focus of this seminar.
ARCHLGY 151: Ten Things: An Archaeology of Design (CLASSICS 151)
(Formerly
CLASSART 113/213.) Connections among science, technology, society and culture by examining the design of a prehistoric hand axe, Egyptian pyramid, ancient Greek perfume jar, medieval castle, Wedgewood teapot, Edison's electric light bulb, computer mouse, Sony Walkman, supersonic aircraft, and BMW Mini. Interdisciplinary perspectives include archaeology, cultural anthropology, science studies, history and sociology of technology, cognitive science, and evolutionary psychology.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Shanks, M. (PI)
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De Armond, T. (TA)
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Gisch, D. (TA)
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Instructors:
Shanks, M. (PI)
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De Armond, T. (TA)
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Gisch, D. (TA)
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Kreindler, K. (TA)
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Pyzyk, M. (TA)
ARCHLGY 153: Ancient Urbanism (CLASSICS 153, URBANST 119)
(Formerly
CLASSART 112/212.) Archaeology of Greek, Roman and early Islamic cities and urbanism in the Mediterranean and western Asia. Comparison and contrast of the shaping role of religion and politics; definitions of public and private space, monumental buildings, houses, streets, infrastructure. Special themes are city and country connections; the problems of giant cities; cities in the longue durée. Case studies include Athens, Olynthos, Rome, Pompeii, Constantinople, Damascus and Cairo.
Last offered: Winter 2015
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
ARCHLGY 156: Design of Cities (CLASSICS 156)
Long-term, comparative and archaeological view of urban planning and design. Cities are the fastest changing components of the human landscape and are challenging our relationships with nature. They are the historical loci of innovation and change, are cultural hotspots, and present a tremendous challenge through growth, industrial development, the consumption of goods and materials. We will unpack such topics by tracking the genealogy of qualities of life in the ancient Near Eastern city states and those of Graeco-Roman antiquity, with reference also to prehistoric built environments and cities in the Indus Valley and through the Americas. The class takes an explicitly human-centered view of urban design and one that emphasizes long term processes.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Shanks, M. (PI)
ARCHLGY 164: Cultural Heritage and Human Rights (ARCHLGY 64)
This interdisciplinary research workshop will critically engage the issue of the growing currency of human rights discourse within cultural heritage. Epistemological and practical areas of tension between rights discourse and cultural discourse will be surveyed within the context of current global challenges facing heritage practice, conservation and archaeology. Topics will include the inequities of cultural recognition between North-South globalizations, questions of cultural property and rights, the role of tourism, and the impact of environmental conservation discourse on cultural rights.
Last offered: Autumn 2011
ARCHLGY 165: Roman Gladiators (CLASSICS 164)
In modern America, gladiators are powerful representatives of ancient Rome (Spartacus, Gladiator). In the Roman world, gladiators were mostly slaves and reviled, barred from certain positions in society and doomed to short and dangerous lives. A first goal of this course is to analyze Roman society not from the top down, from the perspective of politicians, generals and the literary elite, but from the bottom up, from the perspective of gladiators and the ordinary people in the stands. A second goal is to learn how work with very different kinds of evidence: bone injuries, ancient weapons, gladiator burials, laws, graffiti written by gladiators or their fans, visual images of gladiatorial combats, and the intricate architecture and social control of the amphitheater. A final goal is to think critically about modern ideas of Roman ¿bloodthirst.¿ Are these ideas justified, given the ancient evidence?
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Trimble, J. (PI)
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Thiboutot, G. (TA)
ARCHLGY 166: The Body in Roman Art (CLASSICS 166)
(Formerly
CLASSART 105.) Ancient and modern ideas about the body as ideal and site of lived experience. Themes include representation, portrayal, power, metamorphosis, and replication. Works that exemplify Roman ideas of heroism and power versus works portraying nude women, erotic youth, preserved corpses, and suffering enemies. Recommended: background in ancient Mediterranean art, archaeology, history, or literature. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Trimble, J. (PI)
ARCHLGY 169: Archaeology of Britannia (CLASSICS 169)
Life in the Roman Empire: this course is a broad introduction to the archaeology of one of the best known provinces of the empire.
Last offered: Spring 2015
ARCHLGY 190: Archaeology Directed Reading/Independent Study
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 10 units total)
Instructors:
Liu, L. (PI)
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Morris, I. (PI)
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Newble, L. (PI)
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Instructors:
Liu, L. (PI)
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Morris, I. (PI)
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Newble, L. (PI)
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Rick, J. (PI)
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Robertson, I. (PI)
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Shanks, M. (PI)
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Voss, B. (PI)
ARCHLGY 195: Independent Study/Research
Students conducting independent study and or research with archaeology faculty members.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Hodder, I. (PI)
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Hodge, C. (PI)
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Meskell, L. (PI)
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Instructors:
Hodder, I. (PI)
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Hodge, C. (PI)
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Meskell, L. (PI)
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Newble, L. (PI)
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Rick, J. (PI)
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Robertson, I. (PI)
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Shanks, M. (PI)
;
Voss, B. (PI)
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