Course ID: ANTH R113 Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 09/27/2017 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2018 COURSE OUTLINE OXNARD COLLEGE I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: ANTH R113 Banner title: Ancient Civ of the Americas Full title: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Previous course id: ANTH R113 Banner title: Ancient Civ of the Americas Full title: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas B. Reason(s) course is offered: This course introduces students to the ancient civilizations of the Americas. It fulfills lower division anthropology requirements at the UC and CSU campuses, is part of the anthropology AA-T, and is on the local, IGETC and CSU GE lists. It also satisfies the ethnic studies requirements at most schools and is accepted as part of the core curriculum for anthropology majors at most colleges and universities. C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: 5 Year Update and course description D. C-ID: 1. C-ID Descriptor: 2. C-ID Status: Not Applicable E. Co-listed as: Current: None Previous: II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 3.00 Previous: 3.00 B. Course Hours: 1. In-Class Contact Hours: Lecture: 52.5 Activity: 0 Lab: 0 2. Total In-Class Contact Hours: 52.5 3. Total Outside-of-Class Hours: 105 4. Total Student Learning Hours: 157.5 C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: Previous: 2. Corequisites Current: Previous: 3. Advisories: Current: Previous: 4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous: D. Catalog description: Current: This course introduces students to the early civilizations of North America, South America, and Mesoamerica. Through archaeological analysis, including the analysis of human remains, artifacts and historical documents, we will explore the origins, development and culture of these societies including the Maya, Aztecs, Inca, Olmecs and Paleo-Indians. Previous, if different: This course introduces students to the early civilizations of North America, South America, and Mesoamerica. Through the use of archaeological analysis, human remains and historical documents we will explore the origins, development and culture of these societies including the Maya, Aztecs, Inca, Olmecs and Paleo-Indians. E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $ F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [X] Will not be required: [ ] Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [ ] G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: 1 - H. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [x] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ] Previous, if different: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ] I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X] Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ] III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Identify and discuss the origins and development of ancient American civilizations utilizing an anthropological perspective. B. Describe and employ the primary methods and theories of archaeological analysis and how they relate to the study of culture and ancient societies. C. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of a range of early American civilizations, their development, culture, political, economic and religious systems, and time frames. D. Analyze artifacts and fieldwork data to produce and understand theories related to the civilizations of the Americas. E. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and its application in archaeological research. IV. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Students will apply an anthropological perspective, researching, problem solving, generating new ideas, reading, comprehending, and interpreting various types of published ideas while avoiding ethnocentrism, learning about cultural diversity and paying attention to issues surrounding ethics, power, identity and discrimination. B. Students will demonstrate and apply the scientific method to critically analyze scholarly sources, ethnographic material, and artifacts and be able to identify and distinguish between early civilizations of the Americas including knowledge of significant sites, social structure, religion, material culture, political organization and cultural changes. V. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Introduction 1. Origins of Amerindians 2. Major Culture Areas 3. Methods of Prehistoric Archeology 4. Cultures and Traditions 5. Origins of Agriculture a. Extraction vs. production b. Extensification vs. intensification c. General systems theory 6. Models of social organization B. South American Civilizations 1. Archaic Phase 2. Formative 3. Early Horizons-Chavin 4. Early Intermediate (200 BC - 600 AD) a. Mochica State b. Nazca 5. Middle Period (600 - 900 AD) a. Huari Empire b. Tiahuanaco 6. Late Intermediate a. Chimu b. Chan-Chan 7. Late Horizon a. Inca Empire b. European contact 8. Early Colonial Period C. Mesoamerica 1. Major culture areas a. Maya area i. Maya Highlands ii. Maya Lowlands iii. Southern Periphery b. Gulf Coast i. Huasteca ii. Central Veracruz iii. Southern Veracruz - Tabasco c. Valley of Mexico d. Oaxaca 2. Incipient Cultivation/Food Collecting Period a. Tehuacan Valley Sequence b. Mesoamerican Domestication 3. Preclassic Period (2000 BC - 300 AD) a. Olmec b. Monte Alban c. Teotihuacan d. Early Maya 4. Classic Period (300 - 900 AD) a. Maya b. Teotihuacan c. Monte Alban d. Chicimec expansions 5. Post-Classic (900 - 1520 AD) a. Toltec b. Mixtec c. Mayapan/Chichen Itza 6. European Contact Period a. Cortez & conquest b. Acculturation D. North America 1. Eastern & Central Woodland a. Mississippian b. Adena-Hopewell c. Cahokia d. Moundville 2. Southwest a. Culture areas b. Paleo-Indian c. Basketmaker to pueblo sequence d. Pueblo culture 3. Northwest Coast a. Complex Coast b. Optimal adaptions c. Potlatch 4. Incipient Civilization E. Synthesis 1. General Models a. Unilinear evolutionary b. Multi-linear c. Diffusion 2. Mesoamerican Nuclear Model a. Olmed-Chavin b. Post-Classic -- Moundville 3. Trans-Pacific contacts 4. Trans-Atlantic contacts F. Conclusion 1. Summary 2. Preservation 3. Scope of Research VI. Lab Content: None VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. The instructor will utilize lectures, films, internet sources, anthropological theory, archaeological and ethnographic material to examine the origins and development of civilizations in the Americas. VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [X] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [ ] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [ ] For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why. B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. Discussions a. Students will be required to participate in classroom discussions and/or in online discussion forums through the course's LMS page. These discussions emphasize developing critical approaches to the study of ancient civilizations of the Americas. Students are evaluated in their ability to apply the course theories and perspectives and to think critically about the origins and development of early American civilizations. Sample discussions include but are not limited to: What are the origins of Native American Indian groups, how did the religion of the Maya impact their social structure, and what is the significance of potlatch in the groups of the Pacific North-West. 2. Exams a. Students will complete exams relevant to the course SLO's. The exams will test the students' comprehension of the course theories and knowledge of the readings. 3. Research Paper a. Students will select a specific civilization of the Americas and discuss it in detail utilizing the theories and perspectives that we have discussed in class. Emphasis should be placed on synthesizing archaeological, historical and ethnographic data. C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. One chapter per week from textbooks like "Ancient Mexico and Central America," by Evans combined with selections from academic articles emphasizing the archaeology or prehistory of the New World. 2. Writing a. Analytic papers on course readings (short papers). b. Research papers on cultures discussed (term paper length). 3. Other a. Poster projects, information retrieval, in-class presentations. IX. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Snow, D. (2010). Archaeology of Native North America (1st/e). New York Pearson (Latest Edition). 2. Evans, S. (2013). Ancient Mexico and Central America (3rd/e). New York (Latest Edition) Thames and Hudson. 3. Fagan, B (2005). Ancient North America (4th/e). New York Thames and Hudson. Classic Text. 4. Scholarly websites and films such as Teotihuacan: City of the Gods, Secrets of the Ancients and http://www.archaeological.org/. B. Other instructional materials: X. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum qualifications: 1. Anthropology (Masters Required) B. Additional certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification: XI. Approval Dates Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 09/27/2017 Board of Trustees Approval Date: 09/27/2017 State Approval Date: 12/15/2017