This course covers the archaeology of ancient Greece from the Stone Age until the ascent of Rome in the Hellenistic Period.  A survey as extensive as this draws upon many different kinds of archaeological evidence and a wide array of terminology, both modern and ancient, so attendance and completion of assigned readings are essential for student success.

At the end of the semester students will be expected to be able to • identify and characterize the main cultural phases of ancient Greece • analyze and discuss artifacts and monuments from major ancient Greek archaeological sites • be acquainted with and properly utilize relevant archaeological terminology in English and various foreign languages • make educated deductions as to where, when, why, and how a given Greek monument or work of art was created.

There is one required text, which can be difficult (though worthwhile!) to find in print:  Pedley, J. G. Greek Art and Archaeology (Pearson, 2012, 5th ed.)  ISBN 9780205001330

The format of this course is based upon weekly lectures, illustrated with digital images and the occasional supplementary video. After every lecture a list of key terminology will be made available on Canvas (canvas.tamu.edu); these terms are the framework upon which your knowledge of Greek archaeology will be based. Many of the images projected in class appear in the textbook, and others will be posted to Canvas.

There will be two hourly exams and one final exam administered in class during the specified time.  The format of the exams will include image identification, multiple choice, and short answer questions.  Be aware that, as the semester progresses, material will build upon and draw from terminology and content presented in earlier lectures and in the readings.  There will also be a quiz administered via Canvas every week(end).  The quizzes cover assigned, required readings in the textbook (listed in the Course Schedule).  Each quiz will consist of five questions (multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, matching, etc.) randomly selected from a larger question pool.  Each quiz will be worth 10 points and your top 10 scores will constitute 1/4 of your final grade.