Course Objectives

This course provides a brief introduction to the methods of archaeology, and a survey of world prehistory from the early Pleistocene to the beginnings of historical time, with a special concentration on methodology and field techniques.

Course Requirements

Incomplete and make-ups will not be granted. Exception will be made for special circumstances. Please see me well ahead of time if you are having problems. Attendance is mandatory.

Required Books

Textbook: People of the Earth, Brian Fagan (ninth edition)