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Archaeology

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The principal objectives of the graduate program in archaeology are to provide: Informed, critical examinations of core issues in archaeology Comprehensive training in principal methods and theories of anthropologically oriented archaeology Direction and...

Coursework - Archaeology

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Archaeology PhD students choose areas of specialization in consultation with their primary advisor and advisory committee. See the Anthropology program of study page on the  Harvard Griffin GSAS website for a more detailed presentation of archaeology...

Secondary Field in Archaeology

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The Secondary Field – Archaeology is administered by the FAS Standing Committee on Archaeology (SCA).  Graduate students must meet the following requirements in order to have the secondary field officially recorded on their transcript.  Coursework ...

ANTHRO 97X - Sophomore Tutorial in Archaeology

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Prof. Christina Warinner W 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM This course will focus on archaeological thinking, the cognitive skeleton of the discipline of archaeology, the principles and the logic that are the foundation of all archaeological conclusions and research...

ANTHRO 2211 - Archaeology and Heritage

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Prof. Bill Fash W 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM The links between archaeology, cultural heritage, identity, and nation building have been vital to archaeological practice since the origins of the discipline. The uses and abuses of archaeology by state actors over...

Fieldwork - Archaeology

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Although no specified period of fieldwork or field training is required, it is expected that each student's program of study will include adequate experience in field methods through the student's participation in archaeological field projects. This...

ANTHRO 2070 - Archaeological Method and Theory: Seminar

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Prof. Rowan Flad Th 9-11:45am This graduate-level seminar considers the varied ways in which archaeologists make inferences about human behavior from the archaeological record. The course will review the principal interpretive frameworks that influence...

Anthro 2230 - Archaeology of Colonialism

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Prof. Matthew Liebmann M 12-2:45pm This graduate-level seminar takes a comparative view of colonialism through the consideration of case studies from around the world, with a focus on encounters and interactions between peoples of different cultural...

ANTHRO 2251 - Contemporary Issues in Archaeology

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Prof. Shayla Monroe T/Th 9:00-10:15am This course is meant to serve as a follow up to the primary Theory Course in Archaeology. It is designed to help graduate students think through contemporary and theoretical issues in preparation for their General...

ANTHRO 1060 - Intro to Archaeological Science

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Prof. Christina Warriner M W 3:00-4:15pm Archaeological science is the application of scientific techniques to study the human past. Methods in archaeological science build upon core concepts and methods in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences...

ANTHRO 1084 Experimental Archaeology

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Prof. Sarah Hlubik W 12-2:45 pm This is a lab-based class intended to showcase how experimentation helps to answer archaeological questions. Students will participate in experimental modules, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data and...

ANTHRO 1060 - Introduction to Archaeological Science

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Prof. Christina Warinner M/W 3-4:15pm Archaeological science is the application of scientific techniques to study the human past. Methods in archaeological science build upon core concepts and methods in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences and...