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Week 12: Transforming Archaeology

11/19: Changing the World?

Due: Reading 

  • Archaeology as History, Ch 5 & Conclusion
  • Transforming Archaeology (Sonya Atalay et al. 2014): Intro & Chapter 1 [e-book]
  • Come to class ready to propose a Trowelblazer to your group (see below)

Class: Discussion of readings & TB meeting

  • Transforming Archaeology Group Exercise (link to Google Sheet, Lecture 20)
  • Trowelblazer Group Meeting: Each student will come to class ready to propose a TB and the group will vote. Based on the selection, the group will pick a few readings to do collectively to prepare for next meeting and project development (30 mins).
rainbow strips with 4 trowels

11/21: Case Studies & Trowelblazing

Due: Reading 

  • Each group member will read the collective articles/resources chosen on Tuesday for their Trowelblazer

Class: Trowelblazer Group Meeting

  • Trowelblazer Group Meeting: Groups will discuss the shared readings and individuals should be researching journal articles to pick for their final essay (60 mins).
    • Prof K will provide an overview of website presentation and instructions (10 mins).
    • Would Groups rather present on Day 1 (Th, 12/5) or Day 2 (Tu, 12/10)?