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The Interdisciplinary Program in
Archaeology recognizes the completion of a minor course of study designed to
highlight the interdisciplinary nature of a field that routinely integrates
elements of the social sciences, humanities, arts, and natural sciences.
The Program in Archaeology serves the following purposes:
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to train students, enabling them to compete for spots in
the top graduate programs in the
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to train the next generation of archaeologists for direct entry
into the private sector
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to unify and coordinate archaeological research at the
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to provide a forum for intellectual contact and discourse
between and amongst faculty, students, and the public
Located in historic downtown Charleston, the College is uniquely placed to
take advantage of one of the most historic and archaeologically dynamic areas
of the country.
Charleston native John Izard Middleton was celebrated in the inaugural volume
of the American Journal of Archaeology
(1885) as the first American Classical Archaeologist. During the two centuries
that have followed Middleton's life, the field of archaeology has expanded
greatly, drawing from the disciplines of Anthropology, Art History, Classics,
Geology, History, and others.
To declare a minor in archaeology or
for further information, contact the director of the program:
Dr. James Newhard
Interdisciplinary Minor in
Archaeology
308B Randolph Hall
Ph: 843-953-5485
Email: newhardj@cofc.edu
The Interdisciplinary Minor in
Archaeology is a cooperative effort between departments found in the following
schools:
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Humanities
and Social Sciences |
Science
and Mathematics |
School
of the Arts |
Languages,
Cultures, and World Affairs |
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updated April 26, 2007