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Professor: Dever
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. Five core courses:
ART 222 Survey of Art: Ancient, Medieval and Non-Western Art
HIST 210 Ancient History or REL 323 Roots of Early Christianity
REL 226 Biblical Archaeology
REL 328 History and Culture of the Ancient Near East
ARCH 449 Archaeological Theory and Method
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
(Second-year ancient language courses, Arabic, Classical Greek, Coptic, or Modern Hebrew 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. Three 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 323 (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:
When declared majors studying on campus, juniors and seniors are required to complete
ARCH 348/448 every semester that it is offered for a maximum of four semesters.
Students considering study abroad in their junior year should take ARCH 348 in their
sophomore year.
5. The capstone experience consists of the following components:
1) Practical Experience:
All students must either:
a) participate in an approved archaeological field school (students must
keep and submit a journal documenting all aspects of the experience); or
b) complete a relevant internship (students must keep and submit a journal
documenting the experience).
2) Colloquium Presentation:
Majors are required to give a colloquium presentation in their senior year. The presentation will be based on the student’s ARCH 449 seminar research project and practical experience.
3) Portfolio:
Senior majors 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.
The following courses satisfy the cultural diversity requirement: ART 222, PSCI 327, REL 224, 226, 328, 333, SOC 229, 336, 337. The following courses, when scheduled as W courses, count toward the writing intensive requirement: ARCH 449, ART 222, ENGL 225, PHIL 301, REL 323, 333, 337.
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, 224, 226, 228, 323 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.
449
ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND METHOD
This seminar acquaints the student with the evolution of archaeological thinking over the past century. Current archaeological theory is covered in some detail; students will learn to identify, examine, and evaluate specific theories. Each student will also prepare and present a substantial research project. Prerequisite: Two courses from ART 222I, REL 226, 323 and 328, plus an excavation or internship experience, or consent of instructor.
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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