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1 ANTH 432: Fall 2011, Coastal Carolina University Class meeting times: Tu/Th, 1:40-2:55pm Location: Smith Science Bldg. 106 Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Dillian Office: 114 Sands Building Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 11am-1pm or by appointment Office Phone (from off campus): Webpage: Course description: ANTH 432 (3). This course provides important specialized knowledge for students who may seek careers in archaeology, history, or historic preservation. (CRM) is the archaeology, history, and historic preservation research conducted in response to Federal, State, and Local laws. A large number of archaeologists work in CRM, and this course gives students the knowledge to understand the laws and practice for the treatment of archaeological sites and historic resources. The course takes a topical approach, and will explore how archaeologists, historians, and historic preservationists operate within the CRM industry. Course Objectives (general things you should learn): This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the laws and practice of Cultural Resource Management, with a specific emphasis on the analysis of archaeological and historic resources in South Carolina. The course is geared towards students who plan to seek employment in anthropology and archaeology, but is open to all students with an interest in the subject. In general, upon completion of the course you can expect to: 1) Understand the laws that govern the treatment of archaeological sites and historic cultural resources, including the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. 2) Understand the methods through which archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservationists evaluate cultural resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places. 3) Understand how archaeological and historical resources are presented to the public and the importance of public outreach and education in Cultural Resources Management. Student Learning Outcomes (more specific things you should learn): More precisely, upon successful completion of this course you can expect to be able to: 1) Apply the major laws that govern the treatment of archaeological sites and historic cultural resources. 2) Perform historical research applicable to the nomination of a resource to the National Register of Historic Places, and complete a National Register of Historic Places nomination form. 3) Evaluate site eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. 4) Apply the archaeological and historical methods learned in this class to resources located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University is an academic community that expects the highest standards of honesty, integrity and personal responsibility. Members of this community are accountable for their actions and reporting the inappropriate action of others and are committed to creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Pg. 1

2 Coastal Carolina University is dedicated to establishing and maintaining a barrier-free environment with all of its resources. Students with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities receive accommodations and assistance through Disability Services. To access services and accommodations, students should obtain documentation of the disability and make an appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Services. Course requirements and grade distribution: Class participation 20% In-class quizzes 10% Midterm exam 20% Final exam 20% Research paper 30% TOTAL 100% Final grades are calculated as follows: A %; B %; B %; C %; C %; D %; D %; F 60-0%. I reserve the right to make adjustments to the grading scheme, the number of assignments, due dates, and the overall course plan as necessary. Texts, course materials: Cultural Resource Laws and Practice: An Introductory Guide (3rd ed.), by Thomas F. King. Cultural Resources Archaeology (2nd ed.), by Thomas W. Neumann and Robert M. Sanford. Online readings and links posted on Blackboard. Descriptions of course requirements: Class participation: this includes attendance, participation in discussion, occasional homework assigments, and overall classroom citizenship. You will be expected to contribute to daily classroom conversations in a respectful manner. Lack of participation will be noted and will affect your grade. If you must miss a class, please notify me ahead of time. In-class quizzes: Quizzes will usually concern the daily reading assignment, but might also include material from the previous class meeting. The format can include short answer, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiplechoice, or true/false. Quizzes missed due to excused absences will be accommodated. Research paper: The research paper will consist of a document in which you evaluate the National Register of Historic Places eligibility of a historic property or archaeological site. Additional information on the structure of the paper and possible topics will be discussed in class. You will have to prepare a paper proposal for approval by the instructor prior to beginning the research. More detailed guidelines will be handed out in class. Midterm and final exam: the midterm exam will be administered in class, while the final exam will be conducted during the end of the semester exam period. Questions will take various formats including multiplechoice, short answer, and essay. A review session will be conducted in class prior to each exam, and a helpful review sheet will also be provided. Use quizzes as a valuable study tool. FINAL EXAM: DECEMBER 13, 2011 at 1:30pm!!!!! Pg. 2

3 Course policies: Attendance: Attendance is expected, and you must be on time for class. The CCU University Catalog states, with respect to attendance, that An instructor is permitted to impose a penalty, including assigning the grade of F, for unexcused absences in excess of 25% of the regularly scheduled class meetings. Attendance will be taken, and absences in excess of 25% of our class meetings will result in a failing grade, no matter what your actual performance in the course happens to be. The Catalog also states that Absences will be excused for documented cases of: a) Incapacitating illness, b) Official representation of the University (excuses for official representation of the University should be obtained from the official supervising the activity), c) Death of a close relative, and d) Religious holidays. Quizzes missed due to excused absences will not be included in the final quiz grade calculation. Late assignments: Unless otherwise specified, all written assignments are due at the given due date and time. Ten points will be deducted for late papers, with an additional ten points for each further calendar day the assignment is late. Some leniency may be expected for documented excuses of types (a)-(d) above, and perhaps others at the instructor s discretion. Academic misconduct: Academic misconduct will not be tolerated, and if you are caught committing an academic infraction, your action will be reported to the University, and my standard sanction is failure for the course. The CCU Student Code of Conduct (URL: gives examples of plagiarism and cheating as follows: a. Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to the following: i. Words, sentences, ideas, conclusions, examples and/or organization of an assignment are borrowed without proper acknowledgement from a source (for example, a book, article, electronic document, or another student s paper). ii. A student submits another person s work in place of his/her own. iii. A student allows someone else to revise, correct, or edit an assignment without explicit permission of the instructor. iv. A student submits work without proper acknowledgement from commercial firms, Web sites, fraternity or sorority files, or any other outside sources, whether purchased or not. v. A student allows another person to take all or any part of a course, including quizzes, tests, and final examinations. vi. A student submits any written assignments done with the assistance of another without the explicit permission of the instructor. vii. A student knowingly aids another student who is engaged in plagiarism. b. Examples of cheating include but are not limited to the following: i. A student uses unauthorized information, materials or assistance of any kind of an assignment, quiz, test or final examination. ii. A student knowingly aids another student who is engaged in cheating. See the Code of Conduct for more details, as well as other cases of academic misconduct. The simplest rule of thumb here is: do your own work, and give properly formatted credit for ideas that aren t your own. Pg. 3

4 Technology Requirements Official communications will be conducted through the mail function on Blackboard. Please check your account regularly. You can set up your Blackboard account to forward messages to your personal , and if you don t expect to be on Blackboard frequently, you might want to set up this function. You may also me at cdillian@coastal.edu. I check my at least twice on weekdays. Do not expect prompt responses to messages on weekends or late evenings. Blackboard: The syllabus, review sheets, readings, assignments, and other materials will be posted on the class Blackboard site. Be sure to check Blackboard regularly for new information, as well as for messages sent through the mail function. What you can expect from me: I will bring many stories from my exploits in the field, an enthusiasm for archaeology and history, and a wealth of silly jokes and archaeological antics. I will supplement this with frequent office hours, respect for your ideas and questions, and high standards in and out of the classroom. I follow the early to bed, early to rise philosophy, so don t expect responses late at night or on weekends. However, I will often be online by 6am, so watch for early morning messages. Please don t hesitate to stop by my office to chat, or send me an with a quick question or comment. This syllabus is subject to change; any content or assignment changes will be posted on the Blackboard site and announced in class. Schedule: Week 1: Aug. 23: Introduction to the class. Reading: King, pg Aug. 25: Introduction to CRM laws Reading: Neumann et al., Ch. 2 Week 2: Aug. 30: What is a Cultural Resource? Reading: King, pg READING QUIZ: King, pg Sept. 1: The Players Reading: King, pg READING QUIZ: King, pg Week 3: Sept. 6: Archaeology Reading: Neumann et al., Ch. 1 and (particularly for the public ) Sept. 8: History and Historic Preservation Reading: King, Ch. 3 and Week 4: Sept. 13: CRM law Reading: King, Ch. 2-3 QUIZ: Archaeology and Historic Preservation Sept. 14: CRM law Reading: and Pg. 4

5 Week 5: Sept. 20: exam review Sept: 22: exam on CRM law Week 6: Sept. 27: Doing CRM Archaeology (phases of work) Reading: Neumann, Ch. 3 Sept. 29: CRM archaeology Reading: Neumann, Ch. 4 Week 7: Oct. 4: CRM Archaeology (again) Reading: Neumann, Ch. 5 Oct. 6: CRM Archaeology gone awry the African Burial Ground, Reading: Neumann, Ch. 6 and QUIZ: CRM Archaeology Week 8: Oct. 11: Field Trip! Meet at Kingston Cemetery, Conway Oct. 13: Field Trip! Meet at archaeology lab Week 9: Oct. 18: Historic Preservation Reading: King, Ch. 5 Oct. 20: Historic Preservation in Horry County Week 10: READINGS begin thinking about your research project!!! Oct. 25: Field Trip, Conway Historic District Oct. 27: Library visit/research (bring laptop!) Reading: Neumann, Ch. 7 Week 11: Nov. 1: discussion, Conway Historic District QUIZ: Local Historic Preservation Nov. 3: research day (Dr. Dillian at Southeastern Archaeological Conference) Week 12: Nov. 8: Eligibility (and research papers) Reading: revisit King, Ch. 2-3 Nov. 10: Significance (and research papers) Reading: again, King, Ch. 2-3 Week 13: Nov. 15: NAGPRA and Ethics. Who owns the past??? Reading: King, Appedix 5, and Nov. 17: ethical debate Reading/homework: prepare your position for the debate see handouts Week 14: THANKSGIVING BREAK! Pg. 5

6 Week 15: Nov. 29: Project Presentations. Dec. 1: Finding a job in CRM Reading: King, Ch. 9 Week 16: Dec. 6: final exam review and RESEARCH PAPERS DUE!!! FINAL EXAM: December 13, 2011 at 1:30pm. A syllabus is a general guide to the course. It is not a contract or agreement. The instructor reserves the right to unilaterally change anything contained in the syllabus, including but not limited to, assignments, tests, or grading. Pg. 6