Archaeological Studies
10 Sachem, 432.3670
www.yale.edu/archaeology/
M.A.
Chair and Director of Graduate Studies
Mary Miller (History of Art)
Professors
Richard Burger (Anthropology), Edward Cooke, Jr. (History of Art), John Darnell (Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations), Andrew Hill (Anthropology), Diana Kleiner (Classics; History of Art), Roderick McIntosh (Anthropology), Mary Miller (History of Art), Ronald Smith (Geology & Geophysics), Karl Turekian (Geology & Geophysics), Harvey Weiss (Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations)
Associate Professor
Eric Sargis (Anthropology)
Assistant Professors
Marcello Canuto (Anthropology), Eckart Frahm (Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations), Milette Gaifman (History of Art; Classics), William Honeychurch (Anthropology), Colleen Manassa (Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations), Lillian Lan-ying Tseng (History of Art)
Lecturer
Karen Foster (Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations)
The aims of the program are to give students the academic background needed for careers in the conservation of archaeological resources, to prepare students to teach in community colleges and secondary schools, and to provide the opportunity for teachers, curators, and administrators to refresh themselves on recent developments in archaeology. The program is administered by Yale’s Council on Archaeological Studies, with faculty from the departments of Anthropology, Classics, Geology & Geophysics, History of Art, and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations.
Special Admissions Requirements
The GRE General Test; applicants need not have an archaeology background, but a strong grounding in the social sciences or history is recommended.
Special Requirements for the M.A. Degree
Courses are drawn from the graduate programs of the participating departments and from those undergraduate courses that are also open to graduate students. Eight courses are required. Unless previously taken for credit, these will include Field Techniques; at least one laboratory course; a course related to archaeology in each of the following three groups: (1) Anthropology; (2) Classics, History of Art, or Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations; (3) Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Forestry & Environmental Studies, or Geology & Geophysics; and three electives. In addition, each student will write a master’s thesis. Degree candidates are required to pay a minimum of one year of full tuition. Full-time students can complete the course requirements in one academic year, and all students are expected to complete the program within a maximum period of three academic years.
For further information, visit the Archaeological Studies Web site, www.yale.edu/archaeology/. Inquiries may be directed to Director of Graduate Studies, c/o Registrar, Archaeological Studies, Department of Anthropology, Yale University, PO Box 208277, New Haven CT 06520-8277 or via e-mail, archaeology@yale.edu.
Courses
[ARCG 701bu, Foundations of Modern Archaeology.]
ARCG 703bu, Maya Painting. Mary Miller.
M 1.30–3.20
A consideration of Maya painting traditions in both wall painting and minor arts of the first millennium A.D., with attention to painters, potters, schools, regional styles, and archaeological context. Iconography and texts are also analyzed, alongside use of color and function of the completed work. Also HSAR 748b.
ARCG 705L bu,Archaeology Laboratory II. Roderick McIntosh.
W 1–4
Practical experience in preparation, analysis, and interpretation of artifacts and nonartificial archaeological data. Students undertake term projects. Also ANTH 705Lbu.
[ARCG 706 bu,Mesopotamia from Sumer to Saddam.]
ARCG 707 bu,Origins of Complex Society in West Africa. Roderick McIntosh.
T 9.25–11.15
Using original readings of site reports and primary source articles, we explore the great diversity of expressions of emerging complexity in prehistoric West Africa. Also ANTH 707bu.
[ARCG 723 bu,Origins of Andean Complex Societies.]
ARCG 732au and 733L au,Archaeological Field Techniques and Archaeology Lab I. Roderick McIntosh.
MW 4–5.15, lab Sa 8.30–5
An introduction to the practice and techniques of modern archaeology, including methods of excavation, recording, mapping, dating, and ecological analysis. The lab offers instruction in the field at an archaeological site in Connecticut in stratigraphy, mapping, artifact recovery, and excavation strategy. The courses must be taken concurrently and are counted together as one credit. Also ANTH 732au and 733Lau.
ARCG 760b, The Archaeological Monograph: Past Traditions and Future Trends. Marcello Canuto.
HTBA
Also ANTH 760b.
ARCG 762 au,Remote Sensing: Observing the Earth from Space. Ronald Smith and staff.
TTh 9–10.15
Topics include the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation; satellite-borne radiometers; data transmission and storage; computer image analysis; and GIS analysis of satellite imagery with applications to weather and climate, oceanography, surficial geology, snow and ice, forestry, agriculture, and watershed management. Also EMD 548b, G&G 562au.
ARCG 773 bu,Civilizations and Collapse. Harvey Weiss.
Th 2.30–4.20
Collapse documented in the archaeological and early historical records of the Old and New Worlds, including Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, the Andes, and Europe. Analysis of politico-economic vulnerabilities, resiliencies, and adaptations in the face of abrupt climate change, anthropogenic environmental degradation, resource depletion, “barbarian” incursions, or class conflict. Also ANTH 773 bu,NELC 588bu.
ARCG 776 bu,GIS and Spatial Analysis for Archaeology. William Honeychurch.
T 2.30–4.20
Introduction to the practice of GIS in anthropology with attention to archaeological applications. The growing use of Geographical Information Systems among anthropologists has transformed the way we carry out research and conceive of space. The course draws on research examples from a range of theoretical, analytical, and geographical contexts and introduces students to current software. Emphasis is placed on understanding how anthropological archaeologists have employed GIS as part of generating evidence to assess their hypotheses. Also ANTH 776bu.
ARCG 779 au,Anthropology of Mobile Societies. William Honeychurch.
T 9.25–11.15
Studies the social and cultural significance of the ways that hunter-gatherers, pastoral nomads, maritime traders, and even members of our own society traverse space. Using a variety of case studies, this course examines the impact of mobility and transport technologies on subsistence, trade, interaction, and warfare in ancient as well as modern contexts. From the first horse riders of 5,000 years ago to jet-propulsion tourists of today, the anthropological study of movement presents an important and sometimes surprising perspective on organization and change in human societies.
ARCG 782 au,Advanced Archaeological Theory. Roderick McIntosh.
W 7–8.50 p.m.
Review of the intellectual history of archaeology with original readings of the central texts from the Enlightenment to the present. Deals particularly with the tension between the use of science and mysticism/nationalism in the interpretation of prehistoric processes. Also ANTH 782au.
ARCG 784 au,Origins of Complex Societies in Mesoamerica. Marcello Canuto.
W 2.30–4.20
This course provides a survey of the archaeological cultures of southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and western Honduras from the earliest inhabitants of the region through the emergence of the first states. Theoretical issues covered include the development of agriculture, the transition to sedentary villages as well as the origins of sociopolitical complexity and the first states in the region. Also ANTH 784au.
ARCG 822b, Topics and Issues in Human Evolution. Andrew Hill.
W 1.30–3.20
Topics from the span of primate evolution are covered: the early primates, origin of modern-type primates, anthropoid origins, monkey and hominoid evolution. Readings and discussions focus on issues of taxonomy—judging morphological similarities and differences among fossils. Specific attention paid to traits paleontologists use to assign fossils to species and functional/behavioral significance of those traits. Lectures and lab use of fossils provide background on fossil evidence. Also ANTH 822b.
ARCG 856 au,Reconstructing Human Evolution: An Ecological Approach. Andrew Hill.
W 1.30–3.20
If human evolutionary change has been determined or affected by ecological factors, such as changes in climate, competition with other animals, and availability and kinds of food supply, then it is important to determine ecological and environmental information about the regions and time period in which human evolution has occurred. Examination of methods for obtaining data relevant to such information, and for evaluating the techniques and results of such other fields as geology, paleobotany, and paleozoology. Ethnographic, primatological, and other biological models of early human behavior. Also ANTH 856au.
ARCG 864 bu,Human Osteology. Eric Sargis.
MW 2.30–3.45
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the characteristics of the human skeleton and its use in studies of functional morphology, paleodemography, and paleopathology. Laboratories familiarize students with skeletal parts; lectures focus on the nature of bone tissue, its biomechanical modification, sexing, aging, and interpretation of lesions. Also ANTH 864bu.
ARCG 953a or b, Directed Research in Archaeology and Prehistory. Faculty.
By arrangement.
Related Courses
ARCG 001a, Egypt and Northeast Africa: A Multidisciplinary Approach. John Darnell.
Also NELC 001a.
ARCG 100a, Genesis and Collapse of Old World Civilizations. Harvey Weiss.
Also ANTH 150a, HUMS 100b, NELC 100b.
ARCG 171a, Great Discoveries in Archaeology. Marcello Canuto.
Also ANTH 171a.
ARCG 172b, Great Hoaxes and Fantasies in Archaeology. William Honeychurch.
Also ANTH 172b.
ARCG 202b, Pre-Columbian Architecture. Mary Miller.
ARCG 212a, Art and Archaeology in China. Lillian Tseng.
Also HSAR 351a.
ARCG 227a, Archaeology of Asian Civilizations. William Honeychurch.
Also ANTH 227a.
ARCG 230a, Stratigraphy. Leo Hickey.
Also G&G 230a.
ARCG 235b, The Worlds of Homer. Karen Foster.
Also HSAR 235b, HUMS 245b, NELC 106b.
ARCG 237a, Ancient Paintings and Mosaics. Karen Foster.
Also ANTH 273a, NELC 108a.
ARCG 243b, Greek Art and Architecture. Milette Gaifman.
Also CLCV 160b, HSAR 243b.
ARCG 250a, Roman Art: Empire, Identity, and Society. Diana Kleiner.
Also CLCV 170a, HSAR 250a.
ARCG 252a, Roman Architecture. Diana Kleiner.
Also HSAR 252a, CLCV 175a.
ARCG 264b, Archaeology of the Aztecs. Marcello Canuto.
Also ANTH 264b.
ARCG 267b, Human Evolution. Andrew Hill.
Also ANTH 267b.
ARCG 424b, eClavdia: Women in Ancient Rome. Diana Kleiner.
Also CLCV 230b, HSAR 424b.
ARCG 467b, Geochemical Approaches to Archaeology. Karl Turekian.
Also G&G 567bu.
ASTR 135b, Archaeoastronomy. Michael Faison.
CLCV 182a, Greek Religion: Myth, Blood, and Festival. Milette Gaifman.
Also HSAR 240a.
HSAR 235b, Worlds of Homer. Karen Foster.
Also HUMS 103b, NELC 502bu.
HSAR 580a, Everyday Romans in Extraordinary Times: The Art and Culture of the Non-Elite in Ancient Rome. Diana Kleiner.
Also CLSS 878a.
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