ANT 3184
Mortuary Archaeology (Class E-mail)
Dr.
Diane Chase
Topics and Assignments:
(parentheses around a date indicate a day on which there is no class meeting; all readings are due to be completed by the first class meeting of the week indicated; dates & activities may be altered during the semester based on the progress of the class. On-line or other activities may be substituted for certain class meetings.)
| Week | Date | Topics and Readings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 20,22 | Introduction to the Archaeology of Death Pearson Ch 1 |
| 2 | August 27,(29) |
Library Research (in regularly scheduled class on Aug 27. Independent
research on case studies on Aug 31.If time remains, begin discussion
of Problems and Possibilities. Classification systems. Ubelaker Ch 1 & 2; |
| 3 | Sept. 3,5 |
The Archaeological Database (context, excavations, preservation) Skeletal
Recovery and Recording (Individuality, articulation, primary, secondary,
etc.); Age and Sex |
| 4 | Sept. 10,12 | Skeletal Modifications and Pathologies (Diet and Status) Ubelaker Ch 4 Articles: Group 1 |
| 5 | Sept. 17,19 | Population Dynamics Ubelaker Ch 5, 6 Article set 1 postings due by Sept 17 5PM; Confirm Selection of Essay Topic (include bibliography) |
| 6 | Sept. 24,26 | EXAM #1 (Thursday) |
| 7 | Oct. 1, 3 | Contemporary and Historical Perspectives on Death: I Pearson Ch 2-5 |
| 8 | Oct. 8,10 | Contemporary and Historical Perspectives on Death: II Metcalf & Huntington Chs 1-3 |
| 9 | Oct. 15,17 | Universals? Death as a Transition. Metcalf & Huntington Chs 4-6 |
| 10 | Oct.22,24 | Royal Ritual; Begin Case Studies as appropriate Metcalf & Huntington Chs 7-9 |
| 11 | Oct 29,31 | Review in study groups on Oct 29 (no formal class meeting) EXAM #2 (Thurs) |
| 12 | Nov. 5,7 |
Case Studies |
| 13 | Nov. 12,14 | Case Studies Articles:Chase 1997; Chase and Chase 1996; |
| 14 | Nov. 19,21 | Case Studies Article set 2 postings due |
| 15 | Nov. 26 | "Lessons" from the past: Overview Metcalf & Huntington Ch 8; Pearson Ch. 9 Case Study Posting due Monday Nov. 25 5PM; Essay due Tues Nov. 26 (5PM) |
| 16 | Tuesday Dec. 3 2:30PM | EXAM #3 |
Important Fall 2002
Academic Dates & Deadlines:Fall Classes Begin August 19
Late Registration and Add/Drop* August 19-23
Grade Forgiveness Deadline August 23
Fees Due; Last Day for Full Refund August 23
HOLIDAY, Labor Day September 2
Withdrawal Deadline October 11
HOLIDAY, Vetern's Day November 11
VA Deferral Payment Deadline November 15
HOLIDAY, Thanksgiving November 28-December 1
Classes End; Last Day to Remove Incomplete** December 2
Final Examination Period December 3-9
Commencement December 13-14
