Course: ANTH 498/898 Introduction to Historical Archaeology

Author: Demers, Paul
School: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Department/Program: Anthropology and Geography
Sub Area/Speciality: Historical archaeology
Year: 2006

Portfolio Objective/Abstract:

In this portfolio, I would like to document the various kinds of information, understanding, and experience students obtain in this course. It can also assist me in documenting and reflecting on my own teaching methods and course content. It could also be used to evaluate promotion and tenure, or perhaps as a supporting document for award candidacy. As an historical archaeologist, this course represents an introduction to my academic specialty. I would like students to gain a clear appreciation of the topic, and stimulate interest in this research area. As a 498/898 course, I need to make the course accessible to undergraduates, but also provide a challenging course to graduate students. I would like to have a broad overview of the course with all components represented. This organization will allow me and others to examine the course as a whole to determine its effectiveness.

Type of Portfolio: Benchmark
Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Examples of Student Work

Size of Class: Unknown
Type of Student: Major and Non-Majors
Level of Course: Combined Undergraduate/Graduate
Type of Course: Major/discipline

Teaching Environment:
  • Classroom
 Student Activities:
  • Reading
  • Out-of-Class Group Exercises
 Assessment Approaches:
  • Individual Project
  • Individual Presentations

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