ANTH 120: Unearthing the Past: Prehistory, Culture and Evolution

ANTH 120-001: Intro to Archaeology
(Fall 2026)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW

Enterprise Hall 276

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Section Information for Fall 2026

Archaeology is the study of the human past through the analysis of material culture and its context. This course serves as an introduction to the discipline of archaeology. This semester, you will learn about the methods and types of objects used by archaeologists to reconstruct different aspects of human prehistory, including past environments, diet, technology, and social structures. We will also discuss the important impacts that archaeology can have on the modern world and how to critically assess claims about the past.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduction to archaeology. Explores the ways in which the archaeological record contributes to issues and debates about the human past and present, as well as the lab and field methods used for understanding archaeological remains. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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