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LEARNING COMPONENT
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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DUE DATES
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POINTS
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Key Archaeological Concepts Quiz (individual)
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Learning key archaeological terms/concepts expands what we understand about archaeology and the past and allows us to develop a rich, interconnect network of knowledge. Covers all assigned readings and class discussions.
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31 Aug; 13 Sep; 20 Sep by 9:15 am
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20
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Mapping is an essential skill for all archaeologists. You will produce maps made with both a map and compass and with a GPS.
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1 Sep and 4 Sep by 9:15 am
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10
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Research design
(individual or group) |
All archaeological fieldwork begins with an informed plan of how the work will be conducted. You will produce a research design for our fieldwork and data collection.
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4 Sep by 9:15 am
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10
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Field notebook
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A field notebook is a record of the day-to-day details of our fieldwork. It is essential for creating an accurate and comprehensive final report of field work.
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8 Sep by end of field trip
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10
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Insights from the past case study or essay
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Why does the past matter, to you? Think deeply about how the past can contribute to you and our collective present and future.
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20 Sep by 9:15 am
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10
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Reporting the results of archaeological research to the public and sponsoring organization is a requirement for archaeological field work.
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19 Sep
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5
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Unreported field work is a tragic loss of the past and unethical. We will produce a final written report of our work to be delivered to the Forest Service at the end of the block.
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15 Sep and 20 Sep
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20
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Each class meeting
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20
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All grades are posted on Canvas. Please check it often and read the comments I provide for most submitted assignments.
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TOTAL
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105
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Activities to earn additional points
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Student-led skills or concept training
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Would you like to learn more about specific aspects of archaeology and present what you learned to the class? If so, email or discuss your interests with your instructor no later than the beginning of Week 3. Presentations should be developed to be 15 minutes in duration. An example: teach your classmates how to identify living Ponderosa Pine, Douglass Fir, Western Yellow Pine, Pinyon, and Juniper trees.
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~3
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Discussion leadership of assigned articles
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Lead a discussion on one of our "close reading" texts (with an asterisk). Approval in advance required.
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2
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Other in-class activities.
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Opportunities sometimes arise during a block for students to pursue small projects that contribute to the learning objectives of the course. These activities often develop spontaneously and will not be on the course calendar.
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TBD
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Course Letter grades
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A 93-100+
A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 60-66 F<= 59 Pass/Fall: Pass >= 70 points and all assignments submitted |
