exam 1 and 2
Learning Objectives:
You may answer the questions individually or through collaboration within a group of no more than three students.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1) Relying on your understanding of inferring human behavior from material correlates, including the built environment, please describe and argue your interpretation of the attached site plan or X settlement system. Support each of your inferences with specific examples from the site plan. Next, identify your strategy for advancing understanding of human behavior and the Southwestern past if you were to design a future research plan for the site. Begin your answer with a brief synthesis (1-2 paragraphs) of what is currently known about the site you are considering.
2) Archaeologists should work more closely with descendant communities of the people and past we study. What are some of the benefits and challenges of increasing this type of work? How would proceed with further work at X site? Please identify the affected descendant communities and why you think they will or will not be interested in collaborating with you?
SUBMISSION: All answers must be single-spaced, typed (12 point font) and not exceed four pages. Exam 1 may be submitted up to two days late with a 10% point penalty per 24-hour period. Exam 2 may be submitted up to one day late with a 10% point penalty.
RUBRIC:
Exam 2 (convert to 20 point scale for Exam 1)
36-40 points: All answers are constructed into a synthetic, coherent argument supported by strong examples. Citations to in-class readings will be present. Peer-reviewed citations to readings not assigned in-class will be present. There is an absence of grammatical errors. The responses are clear, concise, and demonstrate substantial learning about the Southwestern past.
32-35.9 points: Most answers are constructed into a synthetic, coherent argument supported by strong examples. Citations to in-class readings will be present. Peer-reviewed citations to readings not assigned in-class will be present. There is an absence of grammatical errors. The responses are clear, concise, and demonstrate substantial learning about the Southwestern past.
28-31.9 points: Some answers are constructed into a synthetic, coherent argument supported by strong examples. Citations to in-class readings will be present. Peer-reviewed citations to readings not assigned in-class will be present. There is an absence of grammatical errors. The responses are clear, concise, and demonstrate progress in learning about the Southwestern past.
24-27.9 points: Uneven answer quality will little visible attempt at argumentation or to rely on credible sources, especially those provided during the block.
- To stimulate deep thinking, synthesis, and retention of the primary knowledge and skills promoted in the course.
- To provide an opportunity for engagement with the peer-reviewed literature of Southwestern archaeology to gain an understanding of the methods and approach of archaeological investigation in the SW.
You may answer the questions individually or through collaboration within a group of no more than three students.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
1) Relying on your understanding of inferring human behavior from material correlates, including the built environment, please describe and argue your interpretation of the attached site plan or X settlement system. Support each of your inferences with specific examples from the site plan. Next, identify your strategy for advancing understanding of human behavior and the Southwestern past if you were to design a future research plan for the site. Begin your answer with a brief synthesis (1-2 paragraphs) of what is currently known about the site you are considering.
2) Archaeologists should work more closely with descendant communities of the people and past we study. What are some of the benefits and challenges of increasing this type of work? How would proceed with further work at X site? Please identify the affected descendant communities and why you think they will or will not be interested in collaborating with you?
SUBMISSION: All answers must be single-spaced, typed (12 point font) and not exceed four pages. Exam 1 may be submitted up to two days late with a 10% point penalty per 24-hour period. Exam 2 may be submitted up to one day late with a 10% point penalty.
RUBRIC:
Exam 2 (convert to 20 point scale for Exam 1)
36-40 points: All answers are constructed into a synthetic, coherent argument supported by strong examples. Citations to in-class readings will be present. Peer-reviewed citations to readings not assigned in-class will be present. There is an absence of grammatical errors. The responses are clear, concise, and demonstrate substantial learning about the Southwestern past.
32-35.9 points: Most answers are constructed into a synthetic, coherent argument supported by strong examples. Citations to in-class readings will be present. Peer-reviewed citations to readings not assigned in-class will be present. There is an absence of grammatical errors. The responses are clear, concise, and demonstrate substantial learning about the Southwestern past.
28-31.9 points: Some answers are constructed into a synthetic, coherent argument supported by strong examples. Citations to in-class readings will be present. Peer-reviewed citations to readings not assigned in-class will be present. There is an absence of grammatical errors. The responses are clear, concise, and demonstrate progress in learning about the Southwestern past.
24-27.9 points: Uneven answer quality will little visible attempt at argumentation or to rely on credible sources, especially those provided during the block.