Readings and discussions will focus on problems of analysis of material culture and classifications of artifacts and site excavations. Research paper is required. Structured readings and discussions will focus on problems of analysis in observational study of animal behavior and conservation in relation to ethological studies. Research paper is required. Under direction of instructor, students lead discussion sections, attend lectures, review course readings, and meet regularly to prepare course materials and evaluate examinations and papers.
Students begin two-quarter sequence in fall quarter.