Assistant Professor: Knauth (Coordinator)
The interdisciplinary major in Archaeology and Culture of the Ancient Near East is designed to acquaint students with the "cradle of Western civilization." The major requires completion of ten courses relevant to the study of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds plus a capstone experience. Of the ten required courses, five constitute the core courses to the major:
Intended majors must also complete two semesters of ancient language study from:
Second-year ancient language courses, Arabic, Classical Greek, Coptic, or Modern Hebrew may be substituted for the above languages. The study of German and/or French is also strongly recommended for those planning to pursue graduate studies in the field.
The final three courses needed to finish the major are from related disciplines. At least two of these courses must be numbered 200 or above. At least two of the three required courses should be from the following:
Juniors and seniors in the program are required to complete the Archaeology Colloquium (ARCH 348, 448) every semester that it is offered. Students considering study abroad in their junior year should attend colloquium in their sophomore year.
The program's capstone consists of a practical experience (participating in an approved field school or a relevant internship), colloquium presentation, and portfolio review which must be completed by each student.
For more information, please refer to the College Catalog.