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SOUTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

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Nancy White
University of South Florida
Tel: 974-0815
nwhite@chuma1.cas.usf.edu

This course introduces the prehistoric and early historic cultural chronology of the South American continent. Emphases will be placed upon current research trends and newest findings; different extremes in natural environments and prehistoric cultural ecology; culture change and culture process, and current new and traditional controversies, from the earliest natives to transpacific contact to practical applications of knowledge from the ancient past. We will watch the news media for current discoveries and debates, and you are encouraged to bring in articles and information. You are also REQUIRED to look at internet sites on the various topics and sites.

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Modules Exercises Tests and Assessments
00: Using the Modules 00: Overview 01: Exam #1
01: Introduction 01: Instructor for a Day 02: Exam #2
02: Paleo-Indian 02: Add to the Topic
of the Day
03: Exam #3
03: Archaic 03: Archaeology Websites Evaluation 04: Student Evaluation
04: Initial Period 04: Museum Display Critique/Field Trip Handouts
05: Early Horizon 05: Archaeology Lecture Critique 01: Field Trip Information
06: Early Intermediate 06: Storytelling in Presentation 02: Discussion Questions
07: Middle Horizon 07: Heritage Management  
08: Late Intermediate Resources  
09: Late Horizon 01: Audio-Visual Materials  
10: European Conquest    

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