Course
Overview
ARCHY 325/525:
Archaeology of Island
University of
Washington—Winter 2006
Classroom:
Mary Gates
251
Meeting
times: Mon., Wed., 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM
plus Thurs., 10:30-11:20 for
those enrolled in ARCHY 525 (Suzzallo 328)
Instructor:
Peter V. Lape
Office:
Denny 138
Office hours: Wednesdays 2-4 PM
Office
phone: 206-685-9364; lab: 685-2282
Email:
plape@u.washington.edu
Course summary:
This
course reviews the history of the human occupation of the Indo-Pacific region,
especially Island Southeast Asia, Micronesia,
Learning goals:
Understand
the geography and chronology of the human occupation of the Indo-Pacific region
as known from current archaeological data, as well as from genetic, linguistic
and documentary evidence. Examine the limits of that data, and current
questions and debates in the archaeology of the region. Develop ability to
apply skills learned to other geographical regions. Develop analytical reading,
writing and public speaking skills.
Course requirements (see Assignments page for details):
1.
Read and be prepared to discuss assigned readings for each class meeting
2. Submit a discussion question
or response related to each day’s readings to the electronic discussion board
3. Pass a quiz on the geography
of the region
4. Write a 4-6 page position
paper
5. Write a 10-15 page final
paper on the topic of your choice relevant to the archaeology of the region
Additional
requirements for Archy 525 students:
1.
Meet with me
weekly during the quarter to discuss class topics in depth (time and place tba)
2.
Read all required
AND additional readings
3.
Present a summary
of the additional readings to the class
4.
Present your
final paper to the class
Other
things you should know about the class:
·
This class will be primarily a seminar discussion format. This format
works best if everyone does the reading and comes to class prepared to talk. There
is an on-line discussion board to accommodate extended discussions that go
beyond our allotted time, but the focus of the class will be face-to-face
interaction.
·
It is imperative that everyone respects the diverse viewpoints of other
seminar participants.
·
I understand that some students may have to occasionally miss class
meetings, but ask that you email me in advance if you cannot make it to class.
I often plan discussions with specific students in mind, and need to know if
you are not going to be there.
·
I will not accept late assignments without prior approval.
·
I welcome ongoing feedback about the class. Please feel free to send me
suggestions for improvement at any time during the quarter.
Student
Assessment:
20% class participation (including presentations
by Archy 525 students)
20% discussion questions
10% geography quiz
20% position paper
30% final paper (including
presentations by Archy 525 students)
Texts: The
book listed
below is available for purchase at the University Book Store and is also on
reserve at the Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Other readings will be available
electronically via the links on the course schedule page.
Kirch,
Patrick
2000 On the
Road of the Winds: An Archaeological History of the Pacific Islands before European
Contact.
University of California Press, Berkeley.
Maps:
You will
soon realize the importance of geography in the study of Pacific archaeology.
One map that covers most of the region is the Pacific
Ocean, scale: 1:30,000,000
published by Hema Maps, but you may also want to get some smaller scale
regional maps, such as those in the Nelles
series.
Electronic
Discussion:
An
electronic bulletin board for this class can be found under the Discussion
link. This is where you will post your bi-weekly discussion questions and is
also a place where conversations can be extended beyond class time.