COURSE learning objectives, ACTIVITIES, and methods of assessment

WEEK 1: INTRODUCING ANTHROPOLOGY AND THE PUEBLO REVOLT
Our focus at the beginning of the course is building a foundational knowledge of anthropological modes of inquiry. A "mode of inquiry" is the process by which a discipline generates new knowledge and evaluates knowledge claims. You will be exposed to multiple modes of inquiry in our investigation of the Pueblo Revolt during our first week together. 
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing Week 1, you should be able to: ​
ACTIVITIES AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT​​
  • Describe the key causes and events of the Pueblo Revolt
  • Describe the discipline and modes of inquiry of anthropology and especially the sub-discipline of archaeology
  • Begin to understand the standards for knowledge creation in archaeology and the difference between a history and histories.
  • Identify the difference between observations and inferences, describe the role of inference in archaeology, and the strengths and weaknesses of inference as a way of interpreting the past
  • Attain a beginner's level understanding of key terms/concepts of anthropological and archaeological practice and begin to apply them to our study of the Pueblo Revolt
  • All readings (esp. Liebmann), discussions, and activities
  • Visual Learning Strategies
  • Key Concepts Quiz (attempt 1)
  • Interaction with Virgil Ortiz and the FAC
  • In-class writing activities
  • Effort and engagement in all class activities
WEEK 2: UNDERSTANDING THE PUEBLO REVOLT
We will deepen our knowledge and understanding of the Pueblo Revolt from multiple perspectives.  
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing Week 2, you should be able to: ​​
ACTIVITIES AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT​​​
  • Understand the Pueblo Revolt from multiple perspectives and in an anthropological context
  • Describe and critique how knowledge of the past is constructed and evaluated including an awareness of histories (rather than history). 
  • Understand the historical relationship between Native peoples of the SW and archaeologists of the SW, especially the differences between consultation and collaboration.
  • All readings (esp. Colwell), discussions, and activities
  • Key Concepts Quiz (attempt 2)
  • Interaction with Virgil Ortiz and the FAC
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings visit
  • ​​Effort and engagement in all class activities
WEEK 3: UNDERSTANDING THE PUEBLO REVOLT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PRECONTACT SOUTHWEST
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing Week 3, you should be able to: ​​​
ACTIVITIES AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT​​​​
  • Understand and describe the broad outlines of the diverse and dynamic culture history (who, what, when, where) of the SW prior and up to the Pueblo Revolt.  
  • Understand and describe the broad outlines of colonization of the SW from the perspective of Native peoples and the Spanish
  • Argumentative Essay​
  • Understanding the Southwest in Space and Time assignment
  • All readings, discussions, and activities
  • Interaction with Virgil Ortiz and the FAC
  • Key Concepts Quiz (attempt 3)
  • Effort and engagement in all class activities
WEEK 4: SYNTHESIS, REFLECTION, AND THE PURSUIT OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing Week 4, you should be able to: ​​​​
ACTIVITIES AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT​​​​​
  • Apply introductory level standards of knowledge creation in archaeology to enhance your ability to evaluate interpretations of the past you will encounter in the future.
  • Identify key themes in Southwestern archaeology and how insights from the past and a long-term perspective are important in addressing modern concerns. 
  • Apply ethical decision-making to encounters you will have with the material culture of the past​​
  • Rely on a denser, more richly connected network of anthropological knowledge, skills, and methods. I hope that this denser network will help you better understand your fellow humans and assist you in making a positive impact on the world. That is, it will help you become a more thoughtful and stronger world citizen. 
  • To gain an understanding of the methods, relevance, and aspirations of anthropology as a discipline
  • Revised Argumentative Essay
  • Additional Learning Project
  • All readings, discussions, and activities
  • Key Concepts Quiz (attempt 3)
  • ​Effort and engagement in all class activities