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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:
1. Four core courses:
ART 222 Survey of Art: Ancient, Medieval and Non-Western Art
HIST 210 Ancient History or REL 223: Roots of Early Christianity
REL 226 Biblical Archaeology
REL 328 History and Culture of the Ancient Near East
2. Two semesters of ancient language study from:
GRK 101-102 New Testament Grammar and Readings
HEBR 101-102 Old Testament Grammar and Readings
LAT 101-102 Latin Grammar and Readings
(Modern Hebrew, Arabic, Classical Greek, Coptic, GRK 221-222, HEBR 221-222, or LAT 221-222 may be substituted)
Although not included in the major, the study of German and/or French is strongly recommended for those planning to pursue graduate studies in the field.
3. Four courses from related disciplines, at least two of which must be numbered 200 or above:
a) At least two must be taken from the following:
HIST 210 or REL 223 (not counting as a core course);
Anthropology (SOC 114, 229, 336, or 337);
Biblical literature (REL 113, 114, 333, 337);
Classical literature (ENGL 225);
Geology (ASTR 102 or 112, 104);
Greek philosophy (PHIL 301);
Judaism and/or Islam (HIST 232; REL 224);
Middle Eastern politics (PSCI 327).
b) Other courses from the fields of art, economics, history, literature, philosophy, political science, and religion (or other related fields), including independent study projects, may be applied to the major, subject to advanced approval by the supervisory committee.
4. Archaeology Colloquium: Juniors and seniors are required to successfully complete ARCH 348 and 448 each semester that they are a declared major for a maximum of four semesters.
5. The capstone experience consists of the following components:
1) Research or Practical Experience:
All students must either:
a) participate in an approved archaeological field school (students must keep
and submit journal documenting all aspects of the experience); or
b) complete a relevant internship (students must keep and submit a journal documenting the experience); or
c) undertake a research project making substantial use of archaeological data (can be an honors or scholars project or independent study).
2) Colloquium Presentation:
Seniors are required to give a presentation in their senior year. Presentations will be based on the student's research or practical experience. All presentations must include a substantial research component in consultation with a faculty advisor.
3) Portfolio:
All students must submit a portfolio of their best work from contributing courses, representing their level of mastery in the related disciplines, and briefly reflect on their experience in the major.
Minor
An interdisciplinary minor in Archaeology and Culture of the Ancient Near East requires completion of one archaeology course from REL 226 or ARCH/REL 401, and four courses -at least three of which must be numbered 200 or higher-from REL/ARCH 401, ARCH 421, ART 222, ASTR 102 or 112, HIST 210, REL 113 or 114, 223, 224, 226, 228, SOC 114, and 229. At least two of these courses must be from outside the Religion Department.
348 & 448
ARCHAEOLOGY COLLOQUIUM
A series of occasional events, including methodology workshops, visiting speakers, and senior presentations. Required of all junior and senior majors for a maximum of four semesters. Meeting times to be determined. Pass-fail, non-credit seminar.
401
FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY
Participation in an approved archaeological dig or field school program in the Near East or Mediterranean region. Includes instruction in excavation techniques, recording and processing of artifacts. A survey of excavation and research and the use of archaeology as a tool for elucidating historical and cultural changes. Under certain circumstances, participation in an archaeological field school in North, Central, or South America, or elsewhere may be accepted. Special fees apply. May Term or Summer Sessions only. Cross-listed as REL 401 for Mediterranean and Near Eastern digs only. Students desiring credit toward the Religion major or humanities distribution requirement should register for REL 401.
421
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SUPERVISION
Participation in an archaeological excavation or field school program at the level of assistant supervisor or above. Includes instruction in on-site supervision of daily digging, record-keeping, and interpretation of finds, and/or specialized training in excavation project coordination, data processing, or analysis of specific types of material culture. Research project required. Prerequisite: ARCH/REL 401 or equivalent experience. Special fees apply. May Term or Summer Sessions only.
470-479
INTERNSHIP (See index)
Interns in archaeology usually work in historical museums or art museums under the supervision of a museum director/curator/archaeologist and a member of the faculty. Course can also be designated as ART, HIST, or REL and taken through the relevant department.
N80-89
INDEPENDENT STUDY (See index)
This course represents an opportunity to pursue specific research interests not usually covered in regular courses. Course can also be designated as ART, HIST, or REL and taken through the relevant department.
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