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ANTH 8H
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY · 4 units · used in 47 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introduction to the historical development, theory, and techniques of archaeological research and fieldwork. Development of comparative theoretical approach to the study of ancient cultures with eye to understanding present day social and environmental issues. Focus on cultural resource management, survey and selection of field sites, dating, excavation, artifact classification, interpretation of data, and written analysis. As an honors course, it is a full thematic seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on the applicability of archaeology to current society, as well as the integration of scientific methods and theory over time. Students are required to do major writing, reading, and research assignments, conduct student-led lectures, and lead group discussions.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ANTH 8.”
Transfer pathways that use ANTH 8H
ASSIST maps ANTH 8H to a requirement in 47 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.
- ANTHROPOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHYFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- AnthropologyFoothill → UC Irvine
- Business EconomicsFoothill → UC Irvine
- Chicano/Latino StudiesFoothill → UC Irvine
- EconomicsFoothill → UC Irvine
- Political ScienceFoothill → UC Irvine
- Public Health PolicyFoothill → UC Irvine
- Public Health SciencesFoothill → UC Irvine
- Quantitative EconomicsFoothill → UC Irvine
- AnthropologyFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Anthropology, B.A. - Archaeology EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Anthropology, B.A. - Biological EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Anthropology, B.A. - Cultural EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Classics, B.A. - Classical Archaeology EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Classics, B.A. - Greek and Roman Culture EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- AnthropologyFoothill → UC Santa Cruz
- Anthropology MinorFoothill → UC Santa Cruz
- Earth Sciences/Anthropology CombinedFoothill → UC Santa Cruz
- AnthropologyFoothill → CSU Channel Islands
- ANTHROPOLOGYFoothill → UC Merced
- Anthropology (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
- AnthropologyFoothill → San Jose State
- Anthropology, B.A. (SJSU Online)Foothill → San Jose State
- Anthropology B.A, Applied ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Dominguez Hills
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