The discipline of Archaeology involves the study of past societies, their practices and behaviors as deduced by the analysis and interpretation of their material remains. This course will provide an introductory exploration of archaeological theory, method and practice. We will begin with an introduction of the roots of the discipline and trace its trajectory to its current state. This course
will review proper archaeological methodologies and techniques that are necessary to excavate a site. We will examine archaeological theoretical conceptions of cultural complexity by studying hunter-gatherer societies, as well as tribes, chiefdoms, and state societies. This class is also designed to provide a brief overview of various critical components of archaeology, such as
Bioarchaeology, NAGPRA, and ethics.
History
历史学（History），简称史学、历史，是以历史为研究对象的学科。虽然在广义上历史可以包含人类以外的事物，但作为一门社会和人文科学，历史学主要以人类社会为研究对象。
