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MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
March 4, 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Bonnie Thornton Dill
Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
FROM:
Elizabeth Beise ^ &
Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
SUBJECT:
Proposal to Establish a Minor in Archaeology (PCC log no. 13034)
At its meeting on February 7, 2014, the Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula, and
Courses approved your proposal to establish a Minor in Archaeology. A copy of the approved
proposal is attached.
The change is effective Fall 2014. Please ensure that the change is fully described in the
Undergraduate Catalog and in all relevant descriptive materials, and that all advisors are
informed.
MDC/
Enclosure
cc:
Marilee Lindemann, Chair, Senate PCC Committee
Sarah Bauder, Office of Student Financial Aid
Reka Montfort, University Senate
Erin Howard, Division of Information Technology
Pam Phillips, Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
Anne Turkos, University Archives
Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar
Doug Roberts, Undergraduate Studies
Alene Moyer, College of Arts and Humanities
Lillian Doherty, Department of Classics
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
PROGRAM/CmRICULUMAJNIT PHOPOSAL
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fiir Aoademic Planning and Programs, 1119 Main Adminlstratioa Building, Canpis.
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CoUege/SchooI: ARHU
Please also add College/School Unit Code-First 8 digits: 012(0700
Unit Codes can be found at: https.Mvpprod umd. edu/Htnd Reports/mits,htm
Department/Program: CLAS
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Siimmary of Proposed Action:
Tbt Dq)artment of Classics, in cooperation with the d^artments of Anthropology, Art History & Archaeology,
Geography, Geology, Histozy, Jewish Studies, Landscape Architecture, and the School of Architecture, Planning and
Preservation, proposes a new Interdisciplinary minor in archaeology that would be administoed thiou|^ Classics while
benefiting students in all these units. Letters of supportfromall the units are appended to tiie proposal, which was writtoi
by a subconunittee of representativesfromfiveof lbs units.
Departmental/Unit Contact Person for Proposal: Lillian Doherty (for Classics)
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PROPOSAL FOR A N INTERDISCIPLINARY UNDERGRADUATE MINOR
IN ARCHAEOLOGY
Contacts:
Lillian Doherty
Professor and Chair, Department of Classics
1210 Marie Mount Hall
405-2022
ldohertv@umd.edu
Mark Leone
Professor of Anthropology
1108 Woods Hall
405-8767
mleone(S),umd.edu
Sponsoring units:
Department of Classics, ARHU (administrative home)
Department of Anthropology, BSOS
RATIONALE FOR A N UNDERGRADUATE MINOR IN ARCHAEOLOGY:
Archaeology is a worldwide realm of research, understood now by most educated
sustained globally by many local and national governments, studied in institu
learning, protected and exploited by those who understand that the remains of
made to serve their own economic and political interests. Like medicine, arch
recognized as essential, without borders, without politics, and as a virtual
Modem archaeology is intellectually unified and inherently transdisciplinary,
classical and modem texts, works of art, material culture, and physical remai
years ago to the very recent past. New kinds of archaeological techniques ar
developed. These new technologies in tum have energized and facilitated coll
archaeological researchers and practitioners in different disciplines and ge
The University of Maryland has distinguished itself in the field of archaeolog
Jashemski of History began her definitive work on Roman gardens in the 1960s.
archaeological work of national prominence has been done by Maryland professo
architecture and anthropology as well as history. Lindley Vann of the School
Plarming and Preservation has co-directed excavations in Israel and Turkey, t
200 students in the field since 1974. Mark Leone and Paul Shackel have devel
strong academic program in historical archaeology. Leone's work in Annapolis
Eastem Shore and Shackel's with the archaeology of labor and free African Ame
combined to train many undergraduates and stimulate a set of new doctoral di
Department of Anthropology. Since 2000, the University of Maryland has partne
Restoring Ancient Stabiae Foundation and with teams from Italy, the U.S., and
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excavate and document the site of Stabiae near Pompeii, one of the
the ancient world.
largest a
Recent hires in Anthropology, Classics, Jewish Studies, and Art History and A
brought a new generation of archaeologists to campus whose work will extend
record into the future. For the past several years, the archaeologists on c
meeting to plan ways of working together across departmental and college div
intramural conference on archaeology in the fall of 2012 featured talks by te
representing seven different units. An interdisciplinary minor will build on
collaboration among these scholars, making students aware of the rich campus
archaeology. The minor includes many courses that fulfill General Education
is compatible with a wide variety of majors, but is especially appropriate f
Anthropology, Architecture, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, History,
Landscape Architecture. The Department of Anthropology offers a major track
and students in its other tracks would be eligible for the minor. Students i
History and Archaeology could benefit from the minor as well.
We propose a minor that will introduce students to the global importance of
value as a mode of scholarly inquiry. The minor is structured with two chief
students an understanding of the methods and findings of archaeology and to
experience of actual fieldwork. An upper-level course (cross-listed as ANTH
and ARTH 305), required of all students in the minor, will incorporate lectur
different units and provide an overview of the array of methods and approach
demonstrating their interrelationships. The wide scope of contemporary arch
reflected in the supporting courses, each of which derives a substantial por
from archaeology or provides basic scientific background and training in tec
archaeologist, such as remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (
We anticipate that several new opportunities for study abroad involving fiel
available, in addition to those already established. In particular, there i
Maryland student participation in the work of George Hambrecht (of ANTH) in I
Greenland and in a new summer excavation at Kenchreai in Greece being undert
Bravo of Classics. There is also the possibility of establishing a semester
Italy under the joint supervision of Architecture, Art History, and Classics
the archaeologists from other institutions working there.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROPOSED MINOR:
The minor requires a minimum of 15 credits and consists of three elements:
1.
A required 3-credit, 300-level course, Archaeological Methods and Prac
as ANTH 305 , CLAS 305 , and ARTH 305, to be offered once each year. I
coordinated by one faculty member with guest lectures by faculty from di
and professional archaeologists. Each of the guest lectures will featur
period in a given geographical area and a given method or technical pro
archaeology (e.g., survey, excavation, LiDAR). There is a one-course pr
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chosen from among the following: ANTH 240, CLAS 180, ARTH 200. (Upper-le
courses may also have their own specific prerequisites.)
2. 3 to 6 credits in approved courses offering fieldwork experience. Ther
at UMCP, including historical archaeology courses in ANTH that do not re
abroad. Study-abroad programs at other institutions would have to be ap
advance by a UMCP faculty member with the appropriate specialization.
3. 6 to 9 credits in supporting courses involving subject matter that inc
focus on archaeology (in, e.g., ARCH, ANTH, ARTH, CLAS, HIST, JWST, LARC
RELS; see course list p. 5 f f )._A list of approved courses will be maint
steering committee and made available to students interested in the min
be updated as course offerings change.
As required for all minors, at least 9 credits overall must be in courses at
The grade point average in the minor must be at least 2.0 and no grade below
toward the minor. A maximum of 6 credits may be counted toward both the mino
student's major. A maximum of 6 credits earned at other institutions may be
minor.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Upon completion of the minor, students will demonstrate awareness of the
relevance of archaeology and its complex relationships to issues of nat
identity.
Students will understand the importance of archaeological evidence to t
of local, national, and world histories.
Students will master the basics of excavation techniques and be familia
technologies used in contemporary archaeology.
Students will understand the inherently transdisciplinary nature of arc
research, involving social, natural, and physical sciences as well as li
and art historical interpretation.
After graduation, whether in related professions or as members of the p
will be able to educate others about the global importance of archaeolog
and for cultural awareness.
ADMINISTRATION
The minor in archaeology will be jointly administered by a Faculty Steering C
consisting of at least four faculty in the departments offering the courses.
come from Classics and Anthropology, and the remaining members will normally
Architecture, Art History and Archaeology, History, Jewish Studies, or Landsc
Advising will be coordinated in any given year by the member of the Faculty S
Committee who is teaching the required, cross-listed course. Supplemental, m
advising will be provided by senior archaeologists in the departments offerin
supporting courses. A database of students working toward the minor will be
ensure continuity of advising.
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RESOURCES
The minor can be initiated without the infusion of new funds, by drawing on c
offered. Letters of support are appended to this proposal, indicating that i
undue strain on enrollments in the relevant courses. The Classics department
Jorge Bravo to serve as coordinator of the joint course on a regular basis as
course assigrmients. The Department of Anthropology will also assign Dr. Georg
this course, as needed, as part of his normal course assignments.
Likewise, for the time being at least, advising can be done as described abov
of the departments offering the majority of the courses. I f the number of min
seek funding for a Graduate Assistant, trained in one or more of the relevant
advising, as is done in the case of the minor in Sustainability Studies.
Supporting courses may include ANTH 445, which is offered as a laboratory cou
four archaeological laboratories in the Department of Anthropology and underg
laboratory training throughout the academic year and Summer Sessions.
BENEFITS TO THE MARYLAND AND
ARCHAEOLOGY:
GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF A MINOR IN
Benefits to the University:
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Offers students from many majors substantial training in a subject of g
including hands-on experience of fieldwork
Increases interaction among students in related majors such as Archite
Anthropology, Classics, Art History and Archaeology, History, and Jewish
Highlights existing strengths in research and teaching on campus
Enhances interdisciplinary collaboration among departments engaged in o
archaeological research
Extends the University's connection with a world-class archaeological s
Italy and supports new connections with important sites around the world
Benefits to Maryland and the global community:
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Adds to the state and global workforce a group of students educated in
archaeological research for the understanding of local histories and cu
the history of Maryland
Increases public awareness of the potential of archaeology to uncover
evidence of diversity in the societies of the past
Extends the University's reputation for distinguished research and tra
archaeology
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Unique qualities of an interdisciplinary minor in archaeology at the Universi
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The number and variety of departments and schools offering courses in
The number and variety of active excavations by faculty in which studen
participate, including excavations within the state of Maryland
Proximity to the Smithsonian Institution with its resources for archaeo
Active lecture series of local societies with an archaeological focus,
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Societies of the Archaeological Institute
Biblical Archaeology Society of Northern Virginia, and Biblical Archaeolo
Archaeological Society of Maryland
EXAMPLES OF EXISTING COURSES THAT M A Y BE COUNTED TOWARD THE
MINOR:
To fulfill the requirement for 6 to 9 credits of supporting courses:
Course Number(s):
Course Title:
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ARCH
ARCH
ARCH
Introduction to Archaeology
Controversies in Archaeology
Introduction to Zooarchaeology
Archaeology of the Spanish Empire
Archaeological Ethics
Method and Theory in Archaeology
Theory and Practice of Historical Archaeology
Public Archeology
Laboratory Methods in Archaeology
Chesapeake Archeology
Material Culture Studies in Archaeology
Archaeology of Diaspora
Archaeological Law and Preservation
GIS for Anthropologists
Environmental Archaeology
Theories of the Past
Archaeology of the Modem City
Field Methods in Archaeology
The Ancient Roman City: Pompeii and Beyond
History of Greek Architecture
History of Roman Architecture
240
241
298D
298M
298P
340
440
442
445
446
447
448A/688Z
448B/689B
448D/689D
448F/688F
448P
448Q/689Q
496
224
422
423
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ARCH 428
ARCH 481
ARTH 200
Selected Topics in Architectural History'
The Architect in Archaeology
Art and Society in Ancient and Medieval Europe and t
Mediterranean
ARTH
ARTH
ARTH
ARTH
ARTH
CLAS
CLAS
Art and Society in the Ancient American World
Art and Society in Africa
Art and Society in Asia
Roman Art and Archaeology
Latin American Art and Archaeology before 1500
Discovering the World of Ancient Greece
The Classics in Context [two versions, taught in Ita
Greece]
Greek and Roman Athletics
Ancient Greek Religion
Roman Religion
Classical Cormections
Sedimentation and Stratigraphy^
Geography of Environmental Systems/Laboratory
Remote Sensing
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Land use, climate change, and sustainability
Remote Sensing: Digital Processing and Analysis
Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Computer cartography
Jewish Texts and Cultures in the Second Temple Perio
250
275
290
303
370
180
308
CLAS 315
CLAS 330
CLAS 331
CLAS 409
GEOL 342
GEOG 210/211
GEOG 372
GEOG 373
GEOG 415
GEOG 472
GEOG 473
GEOG 475
HIST219T/
JWST 231
HISP 200
HIST 250
The Everyday and the American Environment
Colonial Latin America: Culture, Power, Conflict and
Exchange
HIST 289C
A Mirror of Democracy: Athens and Her Neighbors in t
Golden Age
HIST 310
History of South Africa
HIST 371/JWST 326
Jews and Judaism in Antiquity I I : First through Seve
Centuries
JWST 225/RELS 219A/ Religions of the Ancient Near East
HIST 2191
' Possible Selected Topics Include: Greek and Roman Architecture in Turltey, Greelc and Roman Arc
Southern Turlcey, Greek and Roman Architecture in western Turkey, The Roman Atrium House, The Roma
and Roman Domestic Architecture.
^ Prerequisites: G E O L 120 or GEOL 100, and GEOL 110, and GEOL322 and CHEMI03. orCHEM131 and
CHEM132, or CHEM135 and CHEM136. Student must take an Geology introductory course and chemistry c
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JWST219Q/429Q/
RELS219Q/429Q
JWST 289J
LARC
LARC
LARC
LARC
121
160
263
450
Dead Sea Scrolls
Jerusalem in Antiquity: The History of Sacred Space
Holy City
Digital Design Futures
Introduction to Landscape Architecture
History of Landscape Architecture
Envirormiental Resources
EXAMPLES OF EXISTING COURSES THAT M A Y BE COUNTED TOWARD THE MINOR
(continued):
To fulfill the requirement for 3 to 6 credits of fieldwork courses:
Course Number(s):
ARTH 369M
ANTH
ARCH
ARCH
CLAS
JWST
Course Title;
The Republic of Macedonia and Northern Greece: Cult
Crossroads, past and present
Field Methods in Archaeology
496
The Architect in Archaeology
481
Field Archaeology
483
369
The History and Archaeology of Corinth and its Envi
in Ancient Greece
369T/H1ST 369B Tel Buma Archaeological Field Course
ANTH 305/ CLAS 305/ ARTH 305
Archaeological Methods and Results
Professor Jorge Bravo I I I
Office Hours:
OfTice Telephone:
E-mail:
This course will discuss theories, methods, and practice of archaeology. Each week,
faculty member from the UnivM^ity of Maryland campus or an outside lecturw will presen
aspect of archaeology, from "how to dig" to ethical issues surrounding excavation ari
of antiquities by museums. Students will be responsible fbr vyriting several short pap
views on specific issues analyzed in class. Participation In weekly discussion, base
readings, is expected of each student, and will contribute to the overall grade for
end of the semester, students will presentations on tiie issues surrounding certain
archaeological discov^es (further information on this aspect of the course is on th
syllabus).
Required readinp:
The text books selected for the course are: Clolin Renfirew and Paul Bahn,
and Jane Mcintosh,
Other readings for the class can be found on reserve (marked ANTH 305,
CLAS 305, ARTH 305), from this notebook be copied at the student's acpense.
Gradhig:
Final grades will be based on the following assignments:
2 five page papers: 20% each
Midterm: 20%
Student presentation: 10%
Participation in discussion: 10%
Final: 20%
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Lecture Schedule and Required Readings
Professor Jorge Bravo, Dq>artment of Classics
To be read; Mcintosh, 8-39, Renfrew & Bahn, 16-89. Also, William Andrew McDonald,
"Archaeology in the 21st century: six modest recommendations," Antiquity 65 (1991) 829-39
notelsook]
(Guest Lecturer: Professor Ken Holum, Department of History)
To be read: Rcnfew & Bahn, pp. 90-100, Mcintosh, 62-101.
(Guest Lectiirer: Professor Lindley Vann, School of Architecture)
To be read: Renfiew & Bahn, 371-404, Mcintosh, 104-117. Also: Paul G. Bahn and R. W.
K. Paterson, "The Last Rights: More on Archaeology and the Dead, " Oxford Journal of Archa
5:3 (November 1986) 255»272. [on reserve]
(Guest Lecturer: Professor Paul A. Shackel)
Readings to be supplied
(Guest Lecturer: Professor Stephen A. Brighton)
Assignment 1 Due (see attained page)
Readfaigs to be supplied.
(Guest Lecturer: George Hambrecht)
Readings to be supplied
(Guest Lecture by Professor Mark P. Leone)
Readhigs to be supplied
(Guest lecturer: Professor Maryl Gensheimer, Department of Art History & Archaeol
Readings to be supplied
2
(Guest Lecturer: Professor Matthew Suriano)
Readings to i>e supplied
(Guest Lecturer: Sean Downey)
Readings to l>e supplied
Assignment 2 Due
(Guest lecturer: Dr. Barbara Little, National Park Service)
To be read.- R«ifrcw & Bahn, 40-484.
Also; "The Chartw tbr the Protecticm and Management of the Archaeological Heritage," reprinted
Antiquity 67 (1993) 402-5; The ardiaeologjst and the art market: poHdes and practice" Antiqui
(I99I) 533-7; D. VUelli, "The International Traffic in Antiquities: Archaeological and the
Ardiaeologist^s Responsibility," in E. L . Green, ed. Ethics and Values in Archaeol<^. (London
143-155; Clement W. Meighan, "Archaeology: Science or Sacrilege?" In E L. Green, ed. Etfiics
Values in Archaeology. 208-223.
Other readings to be supplied
(Guest lecturer: Professor Joan Gero, Departnjent of Archaeology, Anocrican Univ
To be read by 12/11: Roberta Gilchrist, •Womra's archaeology? Political feminism, gender theot
historical revision." Antiquity 65 (1991)495-501.
Other readings to be supplied
(Guest Lecturer: TBA)
Readings to be supplied
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Written Assignments
Each assignment should be 5-10 pages. Drawings or photographs must be submitted with
section.
Assignment 1
Due 10/02
Plan and carry out a surfece survey. Make a simple map, then record what you observe
(do not collect it). From what is observed, couW you say sometiiing about tt»e popula
Inhabits, or uses, tills space? (for example, are they all human, do tiiey show sig
conscious, environmentally aware?) Please submit drawings of tiie artifacts you obser
with your pi^>er.
Assignment 2
Due 11/20
Work in one archaeological laboratory on campus for 3 weeks. You may submit drawings,
photographs with your written analysis of what you learned.
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Group Presentation
You will be divided into teams will be expected to make a 10-15 minute presentation
In which all members of the group will participate. For your presentation, you may us
such as slides, video, performance, etc.
You will discuss the archaeological discovery and later histoiy of certam known
arti£acts/sites/structures. Please have a bibliography ready to distribute to the clas
Groups are expected to meet with the professor well in advance of die presentation m
bibliography, visual material, etc. Please schedule these meetings by calling 301-4
0032.
Consider the following issues:
1. What is the histoiy of the site, object, or structure? Archaeological contesxt? R
manu&cture, construction?
2. How was it excavated, by whom, undw what conditions?
3. What is its post-excavation history? What issues revolve aroimd it currently?
4. Why has the object been politicized?
5. Who is responsible for the object? Who should be responsible for the object?
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UNIVERSITY
OF
MARYLAND
College Park, Maryland 20742-14)1
301.405.8000 TEL 301.314.9583 PAX
www.ftreh.umd.edu
SCHOOL OF ARjCHItBCimB. WANNJNO, AHD ERJESEKVAnON
6 November 2013
Lillian Doherty
Chair, Department of Classics
1210 Marie Mount Hall
Campus
DearLiiiian:
1 am pleased to approve the inclusion of the follovi'ing courses in tiie proposed int
archaeology:
ARCH
ARCH
ARCH
ARCH
ARCH
ARTH
224
422
423
428
481
200
The Ancient Roman City: Pompeii and Beyond
History of Greek Architecture
History of Roman Architecture
Selected Topics in ArchitecOiral History'
The Architect in Archaeology
Art and Society in Ancient and Medieval Europe and the
Mediterranean
I v^ould like to suggest for your consideration an additional course to your list:
HISP 200
Everyday and the American Environment
Dr. Don Lindwu^ is one of the archeok>gist on our faculty has suggested it would be a
the students in this minor.
Because tiie number of courses is large and many departments are involved, I do not ant
enrollment pressure on our courses would result.
Sincerely,
David Cronrath
Professor and Dean
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
' Possible Selected Topics include: Greek and Roman Architecture in Turkey, Greek and Roman Arc
Southern Turkey, Greek and Roman Archiiecture in Western Turkey, The Roman Atrium House, The Rom
and Roman Domestic Architecture.
UNIVERSITY
OF
MARYLAND
nil Wood* Hidl
College Park, Maiyland 20742-7415
301.405.1423 TEL 301.314.8306 PAX
ivww.bso6.umd.edu/8ntiK
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
November?, 2013
Dear Lillian:
Yesterday we had a faculty meeting to discuss the proposal for an interdisciplinary m
archeology. I am pleased to inform you that you have the full support of our faculty
pleased to have you include Antiiropology courses in tiie mmor. I do not anticipate
undue enrollment pressiure on our coiurses.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Shackel
UNIVERS
I T Y OF
218] LeFrakH«Il
CoHeg* Pwk, M«yUnd 20742
301.405.4050TEL 301.314.9299 PAX
DEMRIMENT OF GBOOIIAPHICAL SCIENCES
November 6,2013
Lillian Doherty
Professcxr and Chair, Department of Classics
1210 Marie Mount Hall
RE: Let^ of Endorsement for an
intNtiisciplinary
undergraduate minor in Archeology
Dear Dr. Dohaly,
I am pleased to provide the endorsonent of my department fbr an interdiscipiinary undergrad
in Ai^ieology. The tools provided to our students with die tedmiques for gath«ing and a
require an undmtanding of tiie envin»mental and social processes rq»resented by tiie ardi
data. The wide scqw of contonporary archaeology will be reflected ui tiie s u p p o i t i i ^ cou
which derive a substantial porticm of its evidence from Archaeology or provide scientific b
training in techniques usehil and innovative to tfie archaeologist, such as mnote sensin
Geographical Inf<Hinatic«i Systems (GIS). The fields of remote sensing, the science of obt
gec^raphic inf(»niation aircraft and satellites, and GIS, a computer technolc^ that manag
analyzes differem forms of digital geogr^hic data, have bem growing at an extraordinaiy
Within in the next 18 mcmths we will be launchmg a BSOS OIS Centn- which wall aUow us to i
our course ofiTerings. We are happy to add our GIS courses as a componait to your Archeolo
Geographic Infonnati<Hi Science is designed to give studmts tiie technical skills needed
mmage and analyze geographic data. These tools are essmtial to tiie education and fiitur
citizens. We welcome oppmlunhy to alip dqiartmental expertise with tiie broader campus
commitment to attract high-caliber undergiaduate students and prq»re them for &e challeng
citiz»iship. The courses we have designed combine Intellectual rigor witii tailored opp
experiential learning.
We look forward to fiiture collaboration on tiie creation of new {x-ogramming that will en
become agents of chang^ tiie in the increasingly competitive global arena.
Sincerely,
Christopher Justice
Professor and Chair
Department of Geographical Sciences
UNIVERS
I T Y OF
MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
Uniwisity of Maiyland
College Paik, Maryland 20742-4211 USA
301.405,1311 TEL 301.4053597 FAX
rodnidc(@umd.edu. www.geoi.umdxdu
UNIVERSITY
OF
MARH^AND
2115 Francis Scott Key Hall
College Park, MD 20742-7315
301.405.4265 TEL
301.314.9399 FAX
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
October 24,2013
Professor Lillian Doherty, Chair
Department of Classics
University of Maryland
Campus
Dear Lillian:
It is a pleasure to endorse a proposal for an interdisciplinary minor in archeol
happy to approve the inclusion of the following courses in the proposed Interdis
minor in archaeology:
HIST 219J/JWST 231 Jewish Texts and Cultures in the Second Temple Period
HIST 250 Colonial Latin America
HIST 289C A Mirror of Democracy: Athens and her Nei^bors in the Golden Age
HIST 310 History of South Africa
HIST 371/JWST 326 Jews and Judaism in Antiquity II: First through Seventh Centurie
Because the number of courses that are offered in all departments related to arc
large and many departments are involved, I do not anticipate that undue enrollme
pressure on our courses would result
Sincerely,
Philip M.Soei^el
Professor and Chair
0U2Hol2ap&lHaU
C o H ^ Puk, Mw^and 20742-7415
301/405.4975 TEL. 301,405,8232 FAX
UNIVERSITY OF
MARYLAND
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FOR JBWBH STUDIES
October 30,2013
Letter of Endorsement for the Proposed Archaeology Minor
I have read the proposal for an interdisciplmary undargraduate mmor in archaeology pr
by the Classics and Anthropology department. I am hq>py to approve the mclasion of
following courses in the proposed mterdisciplinary minor in archaeology:
JWST 219Q/RELS 219Q The Dead Sea Scrolls
JWST 225/RELS 219A/HIST 21W ReUgions of fte Ancient Near East
JWST 231/inST 219T Jewish Texts and Caltores in the Second Temple Period
JWST 289J Jemsalem in Antiqaity: The History of Sacred Space In a Holy City
JWST 32«/HIST 371
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as well as other special topic courses that are relevant to the proposed minor.
I support the proposed minor and look forward to its being approved.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Manekin
Duector and Professor (Philosophy)
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COLLEOE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOUROES
October 23,2013
Dr. Lillian Doherty
Professor and Chair
Department of Classics
Marie Moimt Hall 1210D
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Dear Dr. Doherty,
I am writing to e>q>ress my support for the undergraduate minor m Archaeology. The Um
Architecture fiicuhy reviewed the proposal and unanimously supports the proposal and
inclusion of the following courses:
LARC
LARC
LARC
LARC
LARC
121
160
263
450
461
Digital Design Fuhires
Introduction to Landscape Architecture
History of Landscape Architechire
Envuonmental Resources
. People and the Environment
Some of our stiidents complete a minor and tiiis new minor would provide an opporh
those students interested in archaeology. In addition, we agree that the minor wou
increased interaction and collaboration among students and faculty across tmits.
I am pleased to endorse tiie development of a minor in Archeology and look forward
success.
Best Regards,
Angus MuriAy, Ph.D.
Professor and Chan
Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Michael D Colson
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Michael D Colson
Tuesday, February 04, 2014 5:42 PM
Lillian E. Doherty
RE: Archaeology minor
Hi Lillian, I think I have the most up to date copy: http://www.provost.umd.edu/ProgDocs/13‐
14/13034_ARHU_CLAS_AddMinorArchaeology.pdf I think that what you have written would clarify that the undergraduate director in Classics would be the point of contact for students and responsible for clearance. I’ll just attach this email to the file. Thank you, Mike ‐ ‐ ‐ Mike Colson Senior Coordinator for Academic Programs Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs 1122 Main Administration Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301‐405‐5626; Fax: 301‐405‐8195 mcolson@umd.edu www.provost.umd.edu/academic_planning From: Lillian E. Doherty
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 2:50 PM
To: Michael D Colson
Cc: Lillian E. Doherty
Subject: Re: Archaeology minor
Hi Mike-Your question makes me wonder: Did you receive an edited version of the archaeology minor proposal
incorporating the suggestions of the ARHU PCC? The paragraph on administration was emended to read as follows:
The minor in archaeology will be jointly administered by a Faculty Steering Committee,
consisting of at least four faculty in the departments offering the courses. One member each will
come from Classics and Anthropology, and the remaining members will normally come from
Architecture, Art History and Archaeology, History, Jewish Studies, or Landscape Architecture.
Advising will be coordinated in any given year by the member of the Faculty Steering
Committee who is teaching the required, cross-listed course. Supplemental, major-specific
advising will be provided by senior archaeologists in the departments offering the majority of the
supporting courses. A database of students working toward the minor will be maintained to
ensure continuity of advising.
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If it seems advisable to the Senate committee, we could add that students interested in the minor should contact the undergraduate director in Classics, who can refer them to whoever is the primary advisor for the year, and we could say that Classics will take responsibility for clearance for the minor. Mark Leone has sent me the following additional or alternative suggestions:
"We can say that the Steering Committee will produce a sheet of requirements for the minor that will be available to anyone advising in any department for any specific year. We can also say that the undergraduate Director of Classics and the Undergraduate Advisor in Anthropology will coordinate a student traffic to whomever is the primary advisor for any given year. Advisors will handle how a student enrolls in the minor and who is responsible for clearance for the minor. Advising rules will be written for anyone guiding students in and through the minor."
Let me know if you need the revised version (which Alene Moyer should have). If you think it advisable, please feel free to circulate the above additional suggestions.
Thanks and all best,
Lillian
Lillian Doherty
ldoherty@umd.edu
http://classics.umd.edu
On Jan 31, 2014, at 6:01 PM, Michael D Colson <mcolson@umd.edu> wrote:
Hi Lillian,
You can certainly invite Mark Leone. You may get some questions about the advising and the administrative oversight. The committee may want to see a specific contact (maybe two) particularly for basic issues, such as how a student enrolls in the minor and who is responsible for clearance for the minor.
See you all next week!
‐Mike
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Mike Colson
Senior Coordinator for Academic Programs
Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
1122 Main Administration Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301‐405‐5626; Fax: 301‐405‐8195
mcolson@umd.edu
www.provost.umd.edu/academic_planning
From: Lillian E. Doherty
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:18 PM
To: Michael D Colson
Cc: Alene Moyer; Lillian E. Doherty
Subject: Re: Archaeology minor
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