HIS 221 - Introduction to Historical Archaeology (4 Cr.)

Historical Archaeology is the study of “post-precontact” cultures that uses physical remains, oral and historical sources, and a range of multidisciplinary techniques to study the human condition. Historical archaeologists are trained in the fields of anthropology and history and tend to focus on the migrations, contacts, and changes of various cultures throughout the world over the past 500 years. A text-aided field of archaeology, this discipline has been referred to as “Historic Sites Archaeology”. The purpose of this course is to demonstrate how archaeological remains, methods, and theories can be integrated with oral and historical sources to understand and interpret the past. Recommended but not required: 12 college credits or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Jones.