University of Hawaii Maui College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
ANTH Number
281
Course Title
Archaeological Field Techniques
Credits
4
Department
Social Science Author Kathryn Fletcher and Janet Six, Ph.D.
Date of Outline
3/11/2011
2. Course Description:
Effective Date 2011
5-year Review Date 2016
Applies archaeological techniques including survey, excavation, mapping, and
photography. Will be taught entirely in the field at an archaeological site.
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Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
7 hours lecture/lab
ANTH 210 with grade C or better (or concurrent)
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
AAS Program
BAS Program
AA CO - Human Understanding: Community
SS - Social Science
SS - Social Science
SS - Social Science
Developmental/Remedial
Additional Category
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Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. apply the concept of archaeological field work and data recovery
II. use a range of computer technologies to collect and display spatial data
III. manage cultural issues and concerns regarding the practice of archaeology
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6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. demonstrate use of archaeological field data recovery methods
b. use and explain spatial analysis techniques for collecting a range of archaeological data
c. use computer technologies such as GIS and GPS to collect and display spatial data
d. demonstrate the correct cultural protocols for specific archaeological sites
e. explain complex ethical issues regarding the practice of archaeology
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1-2 weeks Principles and history of archaeology (I, a, b, e)
1-2 weeks Cultural protocols for site (I, III, d,e)
1-10 weeks Applied principles of spatial data recovery techniques (I, II, a,b,c)
1-4 weeks Applied principles of displaying and analyzing spatial data I, II, (b,c)
1-10 weeks Applied archaeology excavation on-site (I, II, III, a,b,d,e)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Kipfer, Barbara Ann. 2007. Archaeologist's Fieldwork Companion. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK
Hester, Thomas R., Harry J. Shafer and Kenneth L. Feder . 2008. Field Methods in Archaeology: Seventh
Edition
James, Van. 2002. Archaeological Places of Interest in the Hawaiian Islands: Ancient Sites of Maui,
Molokai and Lanai. Mutual Publishing
Sterling, Elispeth P. 1997. Sites of Maui. Bishop Museum Press
Kleiger, P. Christian. 1995. Moku`ula: Maui's Sacred Island. Bishop Museum Press.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
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Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
25-50% demonstration of competency in archaeological data recovery methods (I,a,b);
5-20% on-site excavation techniques (I, II, a,d,e);
5-20% use of electronic mapping equipment to gather spatial data (II, a,b,c);
5-15% demonstrating competency in displaying spatial data using GIS software (II, b,c);
10-25% understanding of ethical issues and cultural protocols (III, a,d,e); and
20-25% participation, including punctuality and attendance (I-III,a-e).
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a. lectures on aspects of data recovery in the field
b. hands-on instruction in mapping and surveying techniques
c. hands-on instruction in excavation methods
d. lectures in culture and proper protocols (site specific)
e. training in cultural protocols such as the correct chants and offerings (site specific)
f. lectures and/or informal from cultural practitioners and lineal descendants with ties to a specific site
g. videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs with detailed viewing guides and instructions
h. reflective journals
i. field notes, activities, observation, and data collection
j. on-site discussions
k. training in archival materials recovery
l. Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and other contemporary
learning techniques (such-as problem-based learning; investigative case-based learning, co-op learning,
and self-paced programs
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information: Diversification Social Science (DS)
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