ANT 233 - Ancient North America

The course examines the archaeology and cultural developments of ancient North America. The course discusses the peopling of the continent, origins of agricultural and village life. Students will then learn about the cultural diversity of the continent across numerous regions including the Southeast (e.g., Hopewell, Mississippian), Northeast (e.g., Woodland), Northwest (e.g., coastal chiefdoms), Southwest (e.g., Ancestral Pueblo, Hohokam), as well as Canadian arctic (e.g., Inuit/Eskimo). Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3