2013-2014 Course Catalog - PDF Format - Flagler College

Courses of Instruction 163
the three major divisions of physical anthropology: anatomical and behavioral
characteristics of living nonhuman primates; the fossil evidence for human
evolution, including discussion of the origins of culture as a major adaptive
characteristic of humankind; and examination of human variability today,
including a discussion of race.
ANT 220 – Archaeology (3)
A general introduction to the science of archaeology, with an emphasis on
archaeological theory, data, analysis, and interpretation.
ANT 230: Archaeology of the First Coast:
Northeastern Florida Before Menendéz (3)
This course introduces students to the long and fascinating history of humans
in the area around St. Augustine. In addition to its important historical status
the most interesting and important archaeological remains known from Florida,
and from the southeastern U.S. generally. This course will examine important
archaeological sites and data that span the entire period of human occupation
years ago and extending up to and including the arrival of the Spaniards and the
founding of St. Augustine. Concepts and methods that are fundamental to the
and datasets from the region.
ANT 250: Prehistoric Foundations of European Civilization (3)
This course surveys European prehistory from 9000 BC until the fall of
the Roman Empire and the emergence of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.
Geographical coverage will include Western, Central and Eastern Europe and
southern areas including parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean. Emphasis will
be placed on investigating major changes in social organization, cultural contact
and exchange, technology, and economy. Key developments covered will include
the rise of complex hunter-gatherer-forager communities in the Post-glacial
period, the emergence and spread of agriculture and megalithic monumentality
in the Neolithic, the impact of metallurgy, Iron Age ‘Celtic’ developments, the
post-Roman world with Viking and Anglo-Saxon migration and colonization
processes. This course will provide a useful foundation for students interested in
archaeology, history, ethnic history, art history, and classics.
ANT 301 – Introduction to Language Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. An introduction to language study including