Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus

Fall 2011 / History 180

WHAT DO THESE EXCITING HEADLINES HAVE IN COMMON?

WRITTEN IN
BONE: Buried Lives of Jamestown& Colonial Maryland.

The Civil War
150^th: Archaeology and History!

 Korean War Remains returned to USA.

America’s First Composter:  George Washington’s Mount Vernon Dung House.

All these interesting subjects are
related to the field of Historical Archaeology: the scientific study of the recent
human past using historic records/documents. This class investigates all facets
of historical archaeology including research design, fieldwork, artifact
analysis, interpretation, use of historic documents and oral history, public
education, conservation/preservation and contemporary political issues of
archaeological. Students will apply course ideas through interpretive readings,
internet research, several interactive projects andfield visits. Students will use class information to
conduct an archive research project and write pieces of history.

NVCC and the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation

Apply
on-line at www.nvcc.edu (log-on: Admissions)

Classes Start on Aug 22^th

Instructor:
David T. Clark, PhD.                                                                                                                            

Class number: History 180, Room: LW 0116

Time: Thursdays 7:00 -9:45 pm

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