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How to get the most out of Archaeology of the Ancient World with Phillip Campbell:

• Read the course details below.

• Take very good notes on the presentations, identifying main points.

• Note new vocabulary words or concepts.

• If you are using the book, don't try to do all the reading at once - break it up over a few days.

• Answer questions thoroughly.

• Review recordings prior to taking quizzes.

• And have fun!

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 13

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade, but this class might be challenging for students who struggle with reading. The textbook is somewhat technical and introduces a lot of terminology very specific to the discipline. Decent aptitude for reading is highly recommended.

Suggested High School Credit: 1 full semester credit of Archaeology or World History

Instructor: Phillip Campbell

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of archaeology, one of the most important disciplines in the study of history. Archaeological principles will be discussed and demonstrated in case studies of some of the world's most famous ancient sites. Students will put their learning to work by writing a paper on an archaeological site of their choosing.

Course Outline:

Class 1: Foundational Principles

Class 2: Earth Movers

Class 3: The World of Pottery

Class 4: Dolmen and Megaliths

Class 5: Cut Stone Masonry

Class 6: Ancient Burials

Class 7: Epigraphy

Class 8: Jewelry and Metalwork

Class 9: Ancient Weaponry

Class 10: The Tells of Canaan

Class 11: Catal Huyuk

Class 12: Mohenjo Daro

Class 13: A Visit to Crete

Course Materials: Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice (1st or 2nd edition) by Colin Renfew; online resources also provided free by instructor. Please note: This class is being taught in two tracks, one for upper classmen and one for lower classmen. The textbook will only be required for 11th-12th graders, who will have different assignments than 9th-10th grade. If your student is in 9th-10th grade, you do not need to purchase the textbook. If you believe your 9th-10th grader has above-average reading skills, feel free to have them use the textbook, but it is not mandatory. Again, the textbook is only required for 11th-12th graders.

Homework: Weekly readings from the textbook, quizzes, and a paper assignment. Estimated 2-3 hours weekly. Textbook readings should be completed prior to each lecture.