Course Syllabus: Prehistoric Cultures of North America                                              Course No.: AIS, 130/ ANTH 130                                                                   Instructor: Crouthamel Office: P-10

Description: A survey of Pre-Columbian cultures of North America with emphasis on applied archaeological data for the reconstruction of cultural systems and culture change. Interpretation problems are examined in conjunction with a survey of cultures in time/space and exemplary sites.

Text Fagan: Ancient N. America (Latest Ed.).

Assignments:

                                  Total 350 pts

Course Outline:

I. American Archaeology & American Indians
   A. Speculative Period
   B. Classificatory Period
   C. Cassificatory-Historical Period
   D. Explanatory Period

II. Culture Theory & Archaeological Method
    A. American Indian Cultures
    B. Archaeological Survey, Excavation, & CRM

III.  Paleo-Indian
      A. Ofigins, & American Environments
      B. Pre-Projectile Point Traditions
      C. Big-Game Hunting Traditions

IV. Archaic
     A. Eastern Archaic
           (Site #2 - Poverty Point)                                                                                     B. Western Archaic

         2. Pacific Coast
              NW Coast
            (Site#4- Ozette)
             California
    C. Far North
         Arctic
         Subarctic
V. Eastern Woodland Traditions
    A. Woodland Cultures

          2.Hopewell                                                                                                         B. Mississippian Cultures (Site #5- Cahokia)

VI. Southwest Traditions
      A. Mogollon
      B. Anasazi
          (Site #6-Pueblo Bonito)
     C. Fremont
     D. Hohokam
     E. Patayan
     F. Na-Dene

VII. Contemporary Issues
       A. Cultural Resources & Museums
       B. Repatriation