Explain the methods and theories archaeologists use to survey, excavate, analyze, and interpret material evidence to gain insight into the human past, present, and future. Analyze prehistoric cultural patterns on local and global levels in order to relate these patterns to contemporary societies and populations.

Ancient Civilization Project – Stage 1: Proposal

Instructions

Stage 1: Topic Proposal

There are two options for this Ancient Civilization Project.

Research into an ancient civilization or site significant for world prehistory.

Carefully read the project description for the ancient history project in your syllabus. The topic you choose must first be approved by your instructor as there may be classmates who want to do the same project. Should this happen, you may be asked to discuss with these classmates how you will approach the topic differently from each other.

Important! Do not start your research until you receive approval from your instructor.

ANCIENT CIVILIZATION PROJECT (18% of total course grade. The completed, final version of the project is due the end of Week Six.)

The Ancient Civilization Project supports the following ANTH 345 Course Outcomes:

Explain the methods and theories archaeologists use to survey, excavate, analyze, and interpret material evidence to gain insight into the human past, present, and future.
Analyze prehistoric cultural patterns on local and global levels in order to relate these patterns to contemporary societies and populations.
Analyze prehistoric patterns of human subsistence and environmental interaction to identify consequences and their relevance to current environmental and health challenges.