Course syllabus
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Anthro 101 World ArchaeologyWelcome to Anthro 101! World prehistory over the last 2 million years. |
Lapita Pottery from SE-RF-2 in the
Reef Islands (Solomon Islands) 2900 cal BP
Excavated by Prof. Roger Green
(Dept of Anthropology) in 1976
Contact information
Prof. Peter J. Sheppard
Ph 09373-7441 ext: 88572
Email: p.sheppard@auckland.ac.nz
Office Hour Tues 2-3 HSB 719
Lecture Times
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03/03/2020 - 07/04/2020
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Tuesday
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09:00 to 10:00
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General Library, Room B15
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05/03/2020 - 09/04/2020
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Thursday
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09:00 to 10:00
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General Library, Room B15
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Tutors
Matthew Barrett | mbar221@aucklanduni.ac.nz | Office Hour: Fri 11-12, HSB 942 (Zoom link: https://auckland.zoom.us/j/224682111)
Patricia Pillay | ppil534@aucklanduni.ac.nz | Office Hour: Thu 12-1, HSB 942 (Zoom link: https://auckland.zoom.us/j/636385264)
Tutorial Times
If you cannot attend your regular tutorial during a particular week, you are encouraged to attend a different tutorial to ensure you don't miss out on any content and marked quizzes. Tutorial times and locations may be subject to change so please consult SSO if unsure.
Class Representatives
Amy Sethna: aset133@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Rene Quiggle: rqui430@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Course description
This course is a survey of World archaeology from the emergence of culture over 2 million years ago in Africa, through the development of food production in the Near East, Asia and the Americas and the rise of the first cities and States in Mesopotamia, China and the Americas. We conclude with a survey of the last great human adventure which was the settlement of Oceania ending in Polynesia and New Zealand
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course you are expected to have grounding in human cultural evolution over the last 2 million years. You will be able to discuss the following topics:
- The difference between modern theories of cultural evolution and earlier ideas of unilineal cultural evolution
- The significant developments that led to the emergence of modern humans from our archaic ancestors
- Social and cultural changes associated with the domestication of plants and animals
- Changes that accompanied the beginnings of social complexity
- The significance of the rise of complex society
- Methods (excavation, dating, etc.) used to find and analyse archaeological materials
In your discussion of these topics, you will be expected to use examples drawn from a number of locations from around the world. You will be expected to write about these topics in essays and to be able to answer specific questions in short answer or multi-choice format. You will also be required to attend tutorials and participate in tutorial discussion.
Assessment
Late Essay Policy
For the essay, the late penalties are as follows:
With a medical/counsellor's certificate:
You don't lose any marks, but the maximum extension is 14 days (including weekends and public holidays). Please attach a pdf of the med cert onto your essay. No need to contact your lecturer or tutor.
Without a medical certificate/counsellor's certificate:
You lose one half grade per week, up to a maximum of 14 days (including weekends and public holidays).
For example, if you submit your essay 4 days late and you earn a B+, your grade will change to a B. If you submit it 10 days late, your grade will change from B+ to B-. If you submit your work more than 14 days late, your work will not be marked.
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Assessment |
Weight% |
Due date(s) |
Week number |
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Tutorial tasks |
10% |
TBA |
TBA |
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In-class test |
15% |
Tuesday April 7th |
Week 5 |
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Essay |
25% |
Friday May 22nd |
Week 9 |
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Final exam |
50% |
TBA |
TBA |
Course Points
15.0 Points
LINK TO THE FULL COURSE OUTLINE
Student Field school Great Mercury/Ahuahu Island
Course summary:
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