Archaeological Myth & Mystery
Course #: ANTH 230
Description:
This course introduces students to the myths, mysteries, frauds, and fantasies of archaeology and the human past, such as Atlantis, alien visitations, Stonehenge, pyramids, astronomical alignments, pre-Columbian visits to the North American continent, anachronistic artifacts, and outright hoaxes. These claims - some real, some false, some misunderstood, some intriguing - will be examined closely to see how well the explanations use evidence and how valid the assumptions are that uphold them. Students will learn how to critically evaluate these claims in their empirical, political, historical, and cultural contexts as well as try to understand the agendas, personalities, motives, and politics behind some o f the more unsupportable claims.
Notes:
Students my not receive credit for both ANTH 230 and ANTH 230G.
Pre Requisites:
Offered in:
2025 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 8964 | F 3:00 - 5:45 pm |
Schoenfelder,John|Shepard Valley,Rita | Wheatley W01-0031 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
22
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Social & Behavioral Sciences
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2025 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 201 | 3595 | F 3:00 - 5:45 pm |
Schoenfelder,John|Shepard Valley,Rita | University Hall Y04-4160 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
7
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Social & Behavioral Sciences
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