Introduction to the scientific method and its application in bead research. Introduction to the methodologies and theories used in archaeology, ethnography and history. Introduction to topics including bead classification, the definition of beads, special uses of beads and the history of bead research. The free folder consists of charts of the more complex issues and various work projects. To make the student confident enough to submit a written paper to a newsletter or other publication and to give a public talk on beads.
Students supply the core curriculum.
I shall have presentations on publishing, speaking and web publishing. Magnifying glass, paper and pen. These highly concentrated workshops are equivalent to an introductory college course in bead research. They are designed to arm the participants with information sufficient to understand beads in an archaeological, anthropological or historical situation. They are ideally suited for academic or professional environments.