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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ANTH 308 001 (CRN: 25726)
HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Long Title: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY: METHODS AND ANALYSIS
Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Harris, Khadene
Meeting: 12:00PM - 2:30PM F (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 7:24AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course focuses on the material culture of the African Diaspora in the Americas and how it is used in archaeological interpretation. The artifacts we will be working with are mainly from the Caribbean and southeastern United States, but our case studies will explore larger issues related to colonialism in the Americas. The course is pitched at two levels. First, every week we will explore a category of artifacts - ranging from furniture hardware to pottery - and how they are classified and analyzed. Second, we will discuss how the archaeologists address social issues through the study of these objects. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 308 if student has credit for ANTH 508.