Faculty Syllabus

Introduction to Archaeology – 5wk summer version

ATNH 2302 DIL 42743 - 001                                                                                       Paul Lehman

Summer 2022                                                                                                plehman@austincc.edu

DIL                                                                           Office Hours: W 1-2pm & other times by appt

DIL                                                                                                  in our Virtual Classroom/Office

Course Description: This course covers archaeological techniques for reconstructing ancient societies. Emphasis is placed on archaeological questions, scientific methods, and culture change.

Course Outcome: Introduction to Archaeology is designed to provide students with an understanding of the interaction of culture and biology as it bears on the evolution of hominid and cultural diversity. This course will allow students to apply general archaeological knowledge and skills to everyday life and their chosen careers, to apply the course towards an Associate degree at Austin Community College, and to prepare them for success in upper division courses in Anthropology and Archaeology at other institutions.
 

Text: Robert L. Kelly and David Hurst Thomas. Archaeology, 7th edition. Wadsworth 2017. First Day Access version of the textbook online. You may opt out of this program.

Instructional methodology: This is a distance learning course where the majority of learning takes place where and when the students desires. A detailed set of optional lecture notes, required homework, and other materials are available on Blackboard. Contact with the professor and with other students is mainly by various Blackboard tools and, to a lesser extent, by email or office hours. We will have optional weekly virtual meetings to discuss the class.

Technology Support Services

“In response to COVID-19-related campus closures, Austin Community College now provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi Students who submit the Student Technology Access Form and indicate they need help accessing their online learning environment to successfully complete their courses are eligible to check out an ACC iPad for use during the semester. You must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course.”

Grading: Short answer reading questions for each chapter (160 points), 4 multiple choice exams (400 points), and four short written assignments (140 points). 700 points total.

Reading questions will be graded on a completion rather than a quality basis. They are your guide to both what I consider important you just learn by rote and your introduction to the more interesting, big questions of archaeology. The reading questions are an example of the “you get out of it what you put into it” aspect of studying. I encourage you to bring any comments or questions about the reading questions to the class, discussion boards, office hours, or email, preferably in that order. All reading questions and assignments are submitted on Blackboard. Due dates are found on Blackboard as well. Late assignments will be penalized 2 points/week or fraction thereof. Exams are multiple choice and are administered online, on Blackboard, as per the tentative course schedule below. There is no proctoring. Once again, reading questions are graded for completion, not quality, but short writing assignments are graded for quality.

Final grades will follow the standard ACC system of 10 points per letter grade, such that an A = 90% or more (of 700 points), B = 80% or more (of 700 points), and so on. Some previous courses have had curves, but none are guaranteed here.

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during any closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”

Course Policies: This is a 5 week long, summer, distance learning course. You will NOT have the usual twice per week classroom session. It WILL go super fast. We are cramming a whole semester into 5 weeks. We will use Blackboard even more than usual. We do not have lectures, but available on Blackboard are: homework, tips for studying and distance learning, and the discussion board. Late work is penalized 2 points/week, as already covered above. We will have optional, virtual, weekly class meetings, which will be worth bonus points.

Incompletes are discouraged, and will be given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students must talk with me directly about incompletes before the end of the semester. Students are also responsible for knowing and following ACC administrative rules on incompletes.

Withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. I will not automatically withdraw students, and you should familiarize yourself with the rules and deadlines concerning withdrawals. Withdrawals solely on account of grades are discouraged. Students are encouraged to talk with me at any time about their progress and grades.

Tentative Schedule

See separate comprehensive schedule for all due dates. Dates below are only for exams.

Module 1

Weeks 1-4                   Introduction                                                             Chapter 1

                                    Archaeology as Anthropological Science               Chapter 2

                                    Fieldwork: Survey                                                  Chapter 3

                                    Fieldwork: Excavation                                            Chapter 4

By Friday 6/10                EXAM 1 due

Module 2

Weeks 5-8                   Geoarchaeology                                                      Chapter 5

                                    Chronology                                                             Chapter 6

                                    Artifacts (in Time/Space/Form)                              Chapter 7

                                    Taphonomy/Experimental/Ethnographic                Chapter 8

By Friday 6/17                EXAM 2 due

Module 3

Weeks 9-12                 People, Plants and Animals                                    Chapter 9

                                    Bioarchaeology (including DNA)                         Chapter 10

                                    Social and Political Systems                                 Chapter 11

                                    Archaeology of the Mind                                      Chapter 12

By Friday 6/4                  EXAM 3 due

Module 4

Weeks 1-16                 Key Transitions in World Prehistory                    Chapter 13

                                    Historical Archaeology                                         Chapter 14

                                    Cultural Heritage                                                  Chapter 15

                                    Archaeology’s Future                                           Chapter 16

By Friday 7/1                  EXAM 4 due

Friday 7/1//2022 is the last day to submit any work (11:59pm)

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student:
- Will be able to describe what anthropology and anthropological archaeology are.
- Will understand the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology.
- Will understand the processes that affect the archaeological record.
- Will understand cultural diversity and how and why cultures change through time.
 

Anthropology/Archaeology Discipline Program Student Learning Outcomes:

- Apply cultural relativism and understand the issues of multiculturalism, globalization, or cultural difference (Cultural Relativisim).

- Describe and analyze the ways that humans have adapted biologically and/or culturally to their surroundings over time (e.g.,reflect on different subsistence strategies, types of social organization, or other variables, etc.) (Cultural and Biological Adaptation).

- Explain, plan, and conduct original research based on observations and/or scholarly review of scientific writings using appropriate anthropological theories and methods (Research Methods and Theories).

General Education Competencies in this course:

Civic and Cultural Awareness - Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices

Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information

Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods

Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium           

Everything from here on down is important material I am required to add to the syllabus, so I cut and pasted it in. I doubt I have read most of it. When I was in your place, syllabi were one page, and if extra space was needed, there was always the back of that page.

College Policies

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS ADDENDUM

The rapidly changing situation with regard to the recent surge in COVID cases has led to

Austin Community College updating their health and safety protocols even from what

was in place last week. As a result, the wording in the master syllabus template,

specifically the section on health & safety protocols under College Policies, is no longer

accurate.

However, given the high state of uncertainty about how the situation will develop, it has

been decided that rather than revising the template repeatedly (and forcing those who

have already written their syllabi for this fall to do it again), faculty should incorporate

the wording as it is provided in the template into their course syllabi and first-day

handouts.

But, if you would, please distribute to your students this addendum that details the

current health & safety protocols as they stand at this time. Most importantly, ALL

FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS SHOULD FREQUENTLY VISIT ACC’S COVID WEBSITE

AT https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND GUIDANCE.

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances. While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory,

the college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of

all individuals on campus. If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

• Face Masks Required - On Friday, August 13, 2021, the ACC Board of Trustees

unanimously approved a face mask mandate at ACC. Effective August 20,

2021, anyone who is 2 years of age or older will be required to wear a face mask

in all ACC buildings.

• Virtual Learning for the First 3 Weeks - ACC will scale back the number of students

and employees on campus when the fall semester begins. Many courses will be

held online for the first three weeks of the semester from August 23 through

September 12. Courses that require in-person instruction, including some labs,

will still be held on-campus. Those that can be moved to online formats will do so

for this period.

• Health Screening Required - Starting Monday, August 16, 2021, ACC’s health app

will be required for all students, employees, and visitors. Download the app here.

If you’re exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, the app will

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• Vaccination Clinics - ACC hosts a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccination

clinics for eligible members of the ACC community. Clinics are offered at select

campuses districtwide. The clinics are offered in partnership with Austin Public

Health and Travis County Fire & Rescue. The vaccination schedule is available

here. All appointments are walk-up and available on a first-come, first-served

basis unless otherwise noted. The college strongly urges those who are eligible

for the COVID-19 vaccine to get one.

• COVID Testing - If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get

a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is

now widely available. If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-

reporting tool located here. Please do not come to campus if you are feeling

• ill or if you test positive for COVID-19.

• Social Distancing - The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal

space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

• Identification - ACC ID badges or Student ID cards will be required for all

employees and students upon entry.

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances.  While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the

college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all

individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

 If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get

vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the

community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

 If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19

test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely

available.

 If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

 ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face

masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19.  The college

cannot mandate indoor masking, but is encouraging it during this spike in cases

as a result of the Delta variant.

 The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We

are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

 Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while

on campus.

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and

guidance.

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Any course specific policies, expectations, or procedures could be included here.

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Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the

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interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are

expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and

federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student

Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to

report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault,

dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee.

Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and

gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and

non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such

incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical

Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: 

(512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the

Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer,

(512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the

District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

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A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee.

You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and

should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first

address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved;

formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom

instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,

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affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit

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responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of

students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by

e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Class grades should be posted in Blackboard, and this could be mentioned here.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the

explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in

the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the

Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate

instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or

another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be

recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational

and academic purposes only.

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Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field

activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health

and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures

posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be

reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property

damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional

information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an

emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to

all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another

individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to

the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation

or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable

completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the

class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

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The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance

with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus

Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its

students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are

licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at

activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons

who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by

dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at

http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

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Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct

(including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to

the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are

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Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the

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Use of the Testing Center

For Fall, 2021, the Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing

time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. 

Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

 Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing

 Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or

TABE)

 Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)

 Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is

available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of

students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

 Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g.,

Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the

industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct

examinations and other assessments here.

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The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services

to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and

personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of

opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is

available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student

support services is available online at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible,

and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support

services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need

classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student

Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or

at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the

provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval

for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal

document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be

provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided. 

Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the

NAA on the first day of class.  

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which

include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to

enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from

accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in

and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services will be offering both in-person and extensive online services for

Fall 2021, with research and assignment assistance available in-person

during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change this

fall, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers

at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance

24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students,

faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library

website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from

library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services

in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian

chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video

appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

 Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

 Library Information & Services during COVID-

19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

 Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

 Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

 Email: library@austincc.edu

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ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic,

vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students

who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural

sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student

Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at

http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your

professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and

confidential. Some examples include, among others:

 Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found

here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

 Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support

Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

 The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may

cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

 Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student

Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at:

https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

 The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to

COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services

District to address personal and or mental health concerns:

http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following

numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might

hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

 Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

 The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

 Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

 Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Introduction to Archaeology – 5wk summer version

ATNH 2302 DIL 42743 - 001                                                                                       Paul Lehman

Summer 2022                                                                                                plehman@austincc.edu

DIL                                                                           Office Hours: W 1-2pm & other times by appt

DIL                                                                                                  in our Virtual Classroom/Office

Course Description: This course covers archaeological techniques for reconstructing ancient societies. Emphasis is placed on archaeological questions, scientific methods, and culture change.

Course Outcome: Introduction to Archaeology is designed to provide students with an understanding of the interaction of culture and biology as it bears on the evolution of hominid and cultural diversity. This course will allow students to apply general archaeological knowledge and skills to everyday life and their chosen careers, to apply the course towards an Associate degree at Austin Community College, and to prepare them for success in upper division courses in Anthropology and Archaeology at other institutions.
 

Text: Robert L. Kelly and David Hurst Thomas. Archaeology, 7th edition. Wadsworth 2017. First Day Access version of the textbook online. You may opt out of this program.

Instructional methodology: This is a distance learning course where the majority of learning takes place where and when the students desires. A detailed set of optional lecture notes, required homework, and other materials are available on Blackboard. Contact with the professor and with other students is mainly by various Blackboard tools and, to a lesser extent, by email or office hours. We will have optional weekly virtual meetings to discuss the class.

Technology Support Services

“In response to COVID-19-related campus closures, Austin Community College now provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi Students who submit the Student Technology Access Form and indicate they need help accessing their online learning environment to successfully complete their courses are eligible to check out an ACC iPad for use during the semester. You must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course.”

Grading: Short answer reading questions for each chapter (160 points), 4 multiple choice exams (400 points), and four short written assignments (140 points). 700 points total.

Reading questions will be graded on a completion rather than a quality basis. They are your guide to both what I consider important you just learn by rote and your introduction to the more interesting, big questions of archaeology. The reading questions are an example of the “you get out of it what you put into it” aspect of studying. I encourage you to bring any comments or questions about the reading questions to the class, discussion boards, office hours, or email, preferably in that order. All reading questions and assignments are submitted on Blackboard. Due dates are found on Blackboard as well. Late assignments will be penalized 2 points/week or fraction thereof. Exams are multiple choice and are administered online, on Blackboard, as per the tentative course schedule below. There is no proctoring. Once again, reading questions are graded for completion, not quality, but short writing assignments are graded for quality.

Final grades will follow the standard ACC system of 10 points per letter grade, such that an A = 90% or more (of 700 points), B = 80% or more (of 700 points), and so on. Some previous courses have had curves, but none are guaranteed here.

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during any closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”

Course Policies: This is a 5 week long, summer, distance learning course. You will NOT have the usual twice per week classroom session. It WILL go super fast. We are cramming a whole semester into 5 weeks. We will use Blackboard even more than usual. We do not have lectures, but available on Blackboard are: homework, tips for studying and distance learning, and the discussion board. Late work is penalized 2 points/week, as already covered above. We will have optional, virtual, weekly class meetings, which will be worth bonus points.

Incompletes are discouraged, and will be given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students must talk with me directly about incompletes before the end of the semester. Students are also responsible for knowing and following ACC administrative rules on incompletes.

Withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. I will not automatically withdraw students, and you should familiarize yourself with the rules and deadlines concerning withdrawals. Withdrawals solely on account of grades are discouraged. Students are encouraged to talk with me at any time about their progress and grades.

Tentative Schedule

See separate comprehensive schedule for all due dates. Dates below are only for exams.

Module 1

Weeks 1-4                   Introduction                                                             Chapter 1

                                    Archaeology as Anthropological Science               Chapter 2

                                    Fieldwork: Survey                                                  Chapter 3

                                    Fieldwork: Excavation                                            Chapter 4

By Friday 6/10                EXAM 1 due

Module 2

Weeks 5-8                   Geoarchaeology                                                      Chapter 5

                                    Chronology                                                             Chapter 6

                                    Artifacts (in Time/Space/Form)                              Chapter 7

                                    Taphonomy/Experimental/Ethnographic                Chapter 8

By Friday 6/17                EXAM 2 due

Module 3

Weeks 9-12                 People, Plants and Animals                                    Chapter 9

                                    Bioarchaeology (including DNA)                         Chapter 10

                                    Social and Political Systems                                 Chapter 11

                                    Archaeology of the Mind                                      Chapter 12

By Friday 6/4                  EXAM 3 due

Module 4

Weeks 1-16                 Key Transitions in World Prehistory                    Chapter 13

                                    Historical Archaeology                                         Chapter 14

                                    Cultural Heritage                                                  Chapter 15

                                    Archaeology’s Future                                           Chapter 16

By Friday 7/1                  EXAM 4 due

Friday 7/1//2022 is the last day to submit any work (11:59pm)

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student:
- Will be able to describe what anthropology and anthropological archaeology are.
- Will understand the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology.
- Will understand the processes that affect the archaeological record.
- Will understand cultural diversity and how and why cultures change through time.
 

Anthropology/Archaeology Discipline Program Student Learning Outcomes:

- Apply cultural relativism and understand the issues of multiculturalism, globalization, or cultural difference (Cultural Relativisim).

- Describe and analyze the ways that humans have adapted biologically and/or culturally to their surroundings over time (e.g.,reflect on different subsistence strategies, types of social organization, or other variables, etc.) (Cultural and Biological Adaptation).

- Explain, plan, and conduct original research based on observations and/or scholarly review of scientific writings using appropriate anthropological theories and methods (Research Methods and Theories).

General Education Competencies in this course:

Civic and Cultural Awareness - Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices

Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information

Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods

Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium           

Everything from here on down is important material I am required to add to the syllabus, so I cut and pasted it in. I doubt I have read most of it. When I was in your place, syllabi were one page, and if extra space was needed, there was always the back of that page.

College Policies

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS ADDENDUM

The rapidly changing situation with regard to the recent surge in COVID cases has led to

Austin Community College updating their health and safety protocols even from what

was in place last week. As a result, the wording in the master syllabus template,

specifically the section on health & safety protocols under College Policies, is no longer

accurate.

However, given the high state of uncertainty about how the situation will develop, it has

been decided that rather than revising the template repeatedly (and forcing those who

have already written their syllabi for this fall to do it again), faculty should incorporate

the wording as it is provided in the template into their course syllabi and first-day

handouts.

But, if you would, please distribute to your students this addendum that details the

current health & safety protocols as they stand at this time. Most importantly, ALL

FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS SHOULD FREQUENTLY VISIT ACC’S COVID WEBSITE

AT https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND GUIDANCE.

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances. While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory,

the college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of

all individuals on campus. If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

• Face Masks Required - On Friday, August 13, 2021, the ACC Board of Trustees

unanimously approved a face mask mandate at ACC. Effective August 20,

2021, anyone who is 2 years of age or older will be required to wear a face mask

in all ACC buildings.

• Virtual Learning for the First 3 Weeks - ACC will scale back the number of students

and employees on campus when the fall semester begins. Many courses will be

held online for the first three weeks of the semester from August 23 through

September 12. Courses that require in-person instruction, including some labs,

will still be held on-campus. Those that can be moved to online formats will do so

for this period.

• Health Screening Required - Starting Monday, August 16, 2021, ACC’s health app

will be required for all students, employees, and visitors. Download the app here.

If you’re exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, the app will

provide you information about steps you can take to report your illness.

• Vaccination Clinics - ACC hosts a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccination

clinics for eligible members of the ACC community. Clinics are offered at select

campuses districtwide. The clinics are offered in partnership with Austin Public

Health and Travis County Fire & Rescue. The vaccination schedule is available

here. All appointments are walk-up and available on a first-come, first-served

basis unless otherwise noted. The college strongly urges those who are eligible

for the COVID-19 vaccine to get one.

• COVID Testing - If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get

a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is

now widely available. If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-

reporting tool located here. Please do not come to campus if you are feeling

• ill or if you test positive for COVID-19.

• Social Distancing - The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal

space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

• Identification - ACC ID badges or Student ID cards will be required for all

employees and students upon entry.

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances.  While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the

college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all

individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

 If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get

vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the

community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

 If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19

test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely

available.

 If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

 ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face

masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19.  The college

cannot mandate indoor masking, but is encouraging it during this spike in cases

as a result of the Delta variant.

 The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We

are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

 Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while

on campus.

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and

guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts

of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a

disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission

of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional

concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of

higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from

the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all

instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking

examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions

constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating,

fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s

information technology resources.  Further information is available at

https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Any course specific policies, expectations, or procedures could be included here.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the

United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and

association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own

views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not

interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are

expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and

federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student

Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to

report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault,

dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee.

Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and

gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and

non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such

incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical

Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: 

(512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the

Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer,

(512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the

District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee.

You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and

should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first

address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved;

formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom

instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,

national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political

affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit

complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of

students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by

e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Class grades should be posted in Blackboard, and this could be mentioned here.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the

explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in

the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the

Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate

instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or

another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be

recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational

and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field

activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health

and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures

posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be

reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property

damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional

information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an

emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to

all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another

individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to

the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation

or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable

completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the

class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance

with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus

Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its

students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are

licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at

activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons

who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by

dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at

http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of

discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment

on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct

(including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to

the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are

available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the

ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s

ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a

timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any

college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive

email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should

use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information

about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: 

http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

For Fall, 2021, the Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing

time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. 

Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

 Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing

 Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or

TABE)

 Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)

 Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is

available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of

students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

 Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g.,

Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the

industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct

examinations and other assessments here.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services

to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and

personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of

opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is

available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student

support services is available online at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible,

and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support

services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need

classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student

Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or

at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the

provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval

for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal

document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be

provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided. 

Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the

NAA on the first day of class.  

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which

include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to

enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from

accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in

and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services will be offering both in-person and extensive online services for

Fall 2021, with research and assignment assistance available in-person

during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change this

fall, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers

at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance

24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students,

faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library

website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from

library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services

in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian

chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video

appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

 Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

 Library Information & Services during COVID-

19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

 Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

 Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

 Email: library@austincc.edu

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic,

vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students

who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural

sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student

Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at

http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your

professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and

confidential. Some examples include, among others:

 Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found

here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

 Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support

Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

 The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may

cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

 Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student

Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at:

https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

 The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to

COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services

District to address personal and or mental health concerns:

http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following

numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might

hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

 Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

 The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

 Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

 Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Introduction to Archaeology – 5wk summer version

ATNH 2302 DIL 42743 - 001                                                                                       Paul Lehman

Summer 2022                                                                                                plehman@austincc.edu

DIL                                                                           Office Hours: W 1-2pm & other times by appt

DIL                                                                                                  in our Virtual Classroom/Office

Course Description: This course covers archaeological techniques for reconstructing ancient societies. Emphasis is placed on archaeological questions, scientific methods, and culture change.

Course Outcome: Introduction to Archaeology is designed to provide students with an understanding of the interaction of culture and biology as it bears on the evolution of hominid and cultural diversity. This course will allow students to apply general archaeological knowledge and skills to everyday life and their chosen careers, to apply the course towards an Associate degree at Austin Community College, and to prepare them for success in upper division courses in Anthropology and Archaeology at other institutions.
 

Text: Robert L. Kelly and David Hurst Thomas. Archaeology, 7th edition. Wadsworth 2017. First Day Access version of the textbook online. You may opt out of this program.

Instructional methodology: This is a distance learning course where the majority of learning takes place where and when the students desires. A detailed set of optional lecture notes, required homework, and other materials are available on Blackboard. Contact with the professor and with other students is mainly by various Blackboard tools and, to a lesser extent, by email or office hours. We will have optional weekly virtual meetings to discuss the class.

Technology Support Services

“In response to COVID-19-related campus closures, Austin Community College now provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi Students who submit the Student Technology Access Form and indicate they need help accessing their online learning environment to successfully complete their courses are eligible to check out an ACC iPad for use during the semester. You must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course.”

Grading: Short answer reading questions for each chapter (160 points), 4 multiple choice exams (400 points), and four short written assignments (140 points). 700 points total.

Reading questions will be graded on a completion rather than a quality basis. They are your guide to both what I consider important you just learn by rote and your introduction to the more interesting, big questions of archaeology. The reading questions are an example of the “you get out of it what you put into it” aspect of studying. I encourage you to bring any comments or questions about the reading questions to the class, discussion boards, office hours, or email, preferably in that order. All reading questions and assignments are submitted on Blackboard. Due dates are found on Blackboard as well. Late assignments will be penalized 2 points/week or fraction thereof. Exams are multiple choice and are administered online, on Blackboard, as per the tentative course schedule below. There is no proctoring. Once again, reading questions are graded for completion, not quality, but short writing assignments are graded for quality.

Final grades will follow the standard ACC system of 10 points per letter grade, such that an A = 90% or more (of 700 points), B = 80% or more (of 700 points), and so on. Some previous courses have had curves, but none are guaranteed here.

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during any closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”

Course Policies: This is a 5 week long, summer, distance learning course. You will NOT have the usual twice per week classroom session. It WILL go super fast. We are cramming a whole semester into 5 weeks. We will use Blackboard even more than usual. We do not have lectures, but available on Blackboard are: homework, tips for studying and distance learning, and the discussion board. Late work is penalized 2 points/week, as already covered above. We will have optional, virtual, weekly class meetings, which will be worth bonus points.

Incompletes are discouraged, and will be given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students must talk with me directly about incompletes before the end of the semester. Students are also responsible for knowing and following ACC administrative rules on incompletes.

Withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. I will not automatically withdraw students, and you should familiarize yourself with the rules and deadlines concerning withdrawals. Withdrawals solely on account of grades are discouraged. Students are encouraged to talk with me at any time about their progress and grades.

Tentative Schedule

See separate comprehensive schedule for all due dates. Dates below are only for exams.

Module 1

Weeks 1-4                   Introduction                                                             Chapter 1

                                    Archaeology as Anthropological Science               Chapter 2

                                    Fieldwork: Survey                                                  Chapter 3

                                    Fieldwork: Excavation                                            Chapter 4

By Friday 6/10                EXAM 1 due

Module 2

Weeks 5-8                   Geoarchaeology                                                      Chapter 5

                                    Chronology                                                             Chapter 6

                                    Artifacts (in Time/Space/Form)                              Chapter 7

                                    Taphonomy/Experimental/Ethnographic                Chapter 8

By Friday 6/17                EXAM 2 due

Module 3

Weeks 9-12                 People, Plants and Animals                                    Chapter 9

                                    Bioarchaeology (including DNA)                         Chapter 10

                                    Social and Political Systems                                 Chapter 11

                                    Archaeology of the Mind                                      Chapter 12

By Friday 6/4                  EXAM 3 due

Module 4

Weeks 1-16                 Key Transitions in World Prehistory                    Chapter 13

                                    Historical Archaeology                                         Chapter 14

                                    Cultural Heritage                                                  Chapter 15

                                    Archaeology’s Future                                           Chapter 16

By Friday 7/1                  EXAM 4 due

Friday 7/1//2022 is the last day to submit any work (11:59pm)

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student:
- Will be able to describe what anthropology and anthropological archaeology are.
- Will understand the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology.
- Will understand the processes that affect the archaeological record.
- Will understand cultural diversity and how and why cultures change through time.
 

Anthropology/Archaeology Discipline Program Student Learning Outcomes:

- Apply cultural relativism and understand the issues of multiculturalism, globalization, or cultural difference (Cultural Relativisim).

- Describe and analyze the ways that humans have adapted biologically and/or culturally to their surroundings over time (e.g.,reflect on different subsistence strategies, types of social organization, or other variables, etc.) (Cultural and Biological Adaptation).

- Explain, plan, and conduct original research based on observations and/or scholarly review of scientific writings using appropriate anthropological theories and methods (Research Methods and Theories).

General Education Competencies in this course:

Civic and Cultural Awareness - Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices

Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information

Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods

Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium           

Everything from here on down is important material I am required to add to the syllabus, so I cut and pasted it in. I doubt I have read most of it. When I was in your place, syllabi were one page, and if extra space was needed, there was always the back of that page.

College Policies

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS ADDENDUM

The rapidly changing situation with regard to the recent surge in COVID cases has led to

Austin Community College updating their health and safety protocols even from what

was in place last week. As a result, the wording in the master syllabus template,

specifically the section on health & safety protocols under College Policies, is no longer

accurate.

However, given the high state of uncertainty about how the situation will develop, it has

been decided that rather than revising the template repeatedly (and forcing those who

have already written their syllabi for this fall to do it again), faculty should incorporate

the wording as it is provided in the template into their course syllabi and first-day

handouts.

But, if you would, please distribute to your students this addendum that details the

current health & safety protocols as they stand at this time. Most importantly, ALL

FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS SHOULD FREQUENTLY VISIT ACC’S COVID WEBSITE

AT https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND GUIDANCE.

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances. While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory,

the college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of

all individuals on campus. If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

• Face Masks Required - On Friday, August 13, 2021, the ACC Board of Trustees

unanimously approved a face mask mandate at ACC. Effective August 20,

2021, anyone who is 2 years of age or older will be required to wear a face mask

in all ACC buildings.

• Virtual Learning for the First 3 Weeks - ACC will scale back the number of students

and employees on campus when the fall semester begins. Many courses will be

held online for the first three weeks of the semester from August 23 through

September 12. Courses that require in-person instruction, including some labs,

will still be held on-campus. Those that can be moved to online formats will do so

for this period.

• Health Screening Required - Starting Monday, August 16, 2021, ACC’s health app

will be required for all students, employees, and visitors. Download the app here.

If you’re exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, the app will

provide you information about steps you can take to report your illness.

• Vaccination Clinics - ACC hosts a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccination

clinics for eligible members of the ACC community. Clinics are offered at select

campuses districtwide. The clinics are offered in partnership with Austin Public

Health and Travis County Fire & Rescue. The vaccination schedule is available

here. All appointments are walk-up and available on a first-come, first-served

basis unless otherwise noted. The college strongly urges those who are eligible

for the COVID-19 vaccine to get one.

• COVID Testing - If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get

a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is

now widely available. If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-

reporting tool located here. Please do not come to campus if you are feeling

• ill or if you test positive for COVID-19.

• Social Distancing - The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal

space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

• Identification - ACC ID badges or Student ID cards will be required for all

employees and students upon entry.

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances.  While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the

college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all

individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

 If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get

vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the

community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

 If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19

test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely

available.

 If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

 ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face

masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19.  The college

cannot mandate indoor masking, but is encouraging it during this spike in cases

as a result of the Delta variant.

 The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We

are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

 Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while

on campus.

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and

guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts

of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a

disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission

of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional

concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of

higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from

the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all

instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking

examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions

constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating,

fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s

information technology resources.  Further information is available at

https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Any course specific policies, expectations, or procedures could be included here.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the

United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and

association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own

views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not

interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are

expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and

federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student

Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to

report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault,

dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee.

Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and

gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and

non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such

incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical

Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: 

(512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the

Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer,

(512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the

District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee.

You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and

should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first

address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved;

formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom

instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,

national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political

affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit

complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of

students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by

e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Class grades should be posted in Blackboard, and this could be mentioned here.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the

explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in

the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the

Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate

instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or

another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be

recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational

and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field

activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health

and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures

posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be

reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property

damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional

information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an

emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to

all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another

individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to

the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation

or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable

completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the

class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance

with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus

Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its

students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are

licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at

activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons

who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by

dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at

http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of

discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment

on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct

(including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to

the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are

available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the

ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s

ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a

timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any

college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive

email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should

use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information

about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: 

http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

For Fall, 2021, the Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing

time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. 

Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

 Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing

 Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or

TABE)

 Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)

 Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is

available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of

students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

 Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g.,

Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the

industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct

examinations and other assessments here.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services

to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and

personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of

opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is

available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student

support services is available online at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible,

and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support

services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need

classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student

Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or

at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the

provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval

for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal

document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be

provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided. 

Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the

NAA on the first day of class.  

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which

include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to

enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from

accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in

and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services will be offering both in-person and extensive online services for

Fall 2021, with research and assignment assistance available in-person

during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change this

fall, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers

at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance

24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students,

faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library

website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from

library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services

in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian

chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video

appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

 Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

 Library Information & Services during COVID-

19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

 Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

 Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

 Email: library@austincc.edu

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic,

vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students

who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural

sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student

Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at

http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your

professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and

confidential. Some examples include, among others:

 Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found

here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

 Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support

Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

 The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may

cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

 Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student

Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at:

https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

 The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to

COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services

District to address personal and or mental health concerns:

http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following

numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might

hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

 Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

 The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

 Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

 Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Introduction to Archaeology – 5wk summer version

ATNH 2302 DIL 42743 - 001                                                                                       Paul Lehman

Summer 2022                                                                                                plehman@austincc.edu

DIL                                                                           Office Hours: W 1-2pm & other times by appt

DIL                                                                                                  in our Virtual Classroom/Office

Course Description: This course covers archaeological techniques for reconstructing ancient societies. Emphasis is placed on archaeological questions, scientific methods, and culture change.

Course Outcome: Introduction to Archaeology is designed to provide students with an understanding of the interaction of culture and biology as it bears on the evolution of hominid and cultural diversity. This course will allow students to apply general archaeological knowledge and skills to everyday life and their chosen careers, to apply the course towards an Associate degree at Austin Community College, and to prepare them for success in upper division courses in Anthropology and Archaeology at other institutions.
 

Text: Robert L. Kelly and David Hurst Thomas. Archaeology, 7th edition. Wadsworth 2017. First Day Access version of the textbook online. You may opt out of this program.

Instructional methodology: This is a distance learning course where the majority of learning takes place where and when the students desires. A detailed set of optional lecture notes, required homework, and other materials are available on Blackboard. Contact with the professor and with other students is mainly by various Blackboard tools and, to a lesser extent, by email or office hours. We will have optional weekly virtual meetings to discuss the class.

Technology Support Services

“In response to COVID-19-related campus closures, Austin Community College now provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi Students who submit the Student Technology Access Form and indicate they need help accessing their online learning environment to successfully complete their courses are eligible to check out an ACC iPad for use during the semester. You must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course.”

Grading: Short answer reading questions for each chapter (160 points), 4 multiple choice exams (400 points), and four short written assignments (140 points). 700 points total.

Reading questions will be graded on a completion rather than a quality basis. They are your guide to both what I consider important you just learn by rote and your introduction to the more interesting, big questions of archaeology. The reading questions are an example of the “you get out of it what you put into it” aspect of studying. I encourage you to bring any comments or questions about the reading questions to the class, discussion boards, office hours, or email, preferably in that order. All reading questions and assignments are submitted on Blackboard. Due dates are found on Blackboard as well. Late assignments will be penalized 2 points/week or fraction thereof. Exams are multiple choice and are administered online, on Blackboard, as per the tentative course schedule below. There is no proctoring. Once again, reading questions are graded for completion, not quality, but short writing assignments are graded for quality.

Final grades will follow the standard ACC system of 10 points per letter grade, such that an A = 90% or more (of 700 points), B = 80% or more (of 700 points), and so on. Some previous courses have had curves, but none are guaranteed here.

“The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during any closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”

Course Policies: This is a 5 week long, summer, distance learning course. You will NOT have the usual twice per week classroom session. It WILL go super fast. We are cramming a whole semester into 5 weeks. We will use Blackboard even more than usual. We do not have lectures, but available on Blackboard are: homework, tips for studying and distance learning, and the discussion board. Late work is penalized 2 points/week, as already covered above. We will have optional, virtual, weekly class meetings, which will be worth bonus points.

Incompletes are discouraged, and will be given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students must talk with me directly about incompletes before the end of the semester. Students are also responsible for knowing and following ACC administrative rules on incompletes.

Withdrawals are the responsibility of the student. I will not automatically withdraw students, and you should familiarize yourself with the rules and deadlines concerning withdrawals. Withdrawals solely on account of grades are discouraged. Students are encouraged to talk with me at any time about their progress and grades.

Tentative Schedule

See separate comprehensive schedule for all due dates. Dates below are only for exams.

Module 1

Weeks 1-4                   Introduction                                                             Chapter 1

                                    Archaeology as Anthropological Science               Chapter 2

                                    Fieldwork: Survey                                                  Chapter 3

                                    Fieldwork: Excavation                                            Chapter 4

By Friday 6/10                EXAM 1 due

Module 2

Weeks 5-8                   Geoarchaeology                                                      Chapter 5

                                    Chronology                                                             Chapter 6

                                    Artifacts (in Time/Space/Form)                              Chapter 7

                                    Taphonomy/Experimental/Ethnographic                Chapter 8

By Friday 6/17                EXAM 2 due

Module 3

Weeks 9-12                 People, Plants and Animals                                    Chapter 9

                                    Bioarchaeology (including DNA)                         Chapter 10

                                    Social and Political Systems                                 Chapter 11

                                    Archaeology of the Mind                                      Chapter 12

By Friday 6/4                  EXAM 3 due

Module 4

Weeks 1-16                 Key Transitions in World Prehistory                    Chapter 13

                                    Historical Archaeology                                         Chapter 14

                                    Cultural Heritage                                                  Chapter 15

                                    Archaeology’s Future                                           Chapter 16

By Friday 7/1                  EXAM 4 due

Friday 7/1//2022 is the last day to submit any work (11:59pm)

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student:
- Will be able to describe what anthropology and anthropological archaeology are.
- Will understand the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology.
- Will understand the processes that affect the archaeological record.
- Will understand cultural diversity and how and why cultures change through time.
 

Anthropology/Archaeology Discipline Program Student Learning Outcomes:

- Apply cultural relativism and understand the issues of multiculturalism, globalization, or cultural difference (Cultural Relativisim).

- Describe and analyze the ways that humans have adapted biologically and/or culturally to their surroundings over time (e.g.,reflect on different subsistence strategies, types of social organization, or other variables, etc.) (Cultural and Biological Adaptation).

- Explain, plan, and conduct original research based on observations and/or scholarly review of scientific writings using appropriate anthropological theories and methods (Research Methods and Theories).

General Education Competencies in this course:

Civic and Cultural Awareness - Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices

Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information

Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods

Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium           

Everything from here on down is important material I am required to add to the syllabus, so I cut and pasted it in. I doubt I have read most of it. When I was in your place, syllabi were one page, and if extra space was needed, there was always the back of that page.

College Policies

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS ADDENDUM

The rapidly changing situation with regard to the recent surge in COVID cases has led to

Austin Community College updating their health and safety protocols even from what

was in place last week. As a result, the wording in the master syllabus template,

specifically the section on health & safety protocols under College Policies, is no longer

accurate.

However, given the high state of uncertainty about how the situation will develop, it has

been decided that rather than revising the template repeatedly (and forcing those who

have already written their syllabi for this fall to do it again), faculty should incorporate

the wording as it is provided in the template into their course syllabi and first-day

handouts.

But, if you would, please distribute to your students this addendum that details the

current health & safety protocols as they stand at this time. Most importantly, ALL

FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS SHOULD FREQUENTLY VISIT ACC’S COVID WEBSITE

AT https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND GUIDANCE.

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances. While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory,

the college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of

all individuals on campus. If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

• Face Masks Required - On Friday, August 13, 2021, the ACC Board of Trustees

unanimously approved a face mask mandate at ACC. Effective August 20,

2021, anyone who is 2 years of age or older will be required to wear a face mask

in all ACC buildings.

• Virtual Learning for the First 3 Weeks - ACC will scale back the number of students

and employees on campus when the fall semester begins. Many courses will be

held online for the first three weeks of the semester from August 23 through

September 12. Courses that require in-person instruction, including some labs,

will still be held on-campus. Those that can be moved to online formats will do so

for this period.

• Health Screening Required - Starting Monday, August 16, 2021, ACC’s health app

will be required for all students, employees, and visitors. Download the app here.

If you’re exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, the app will

provide you information about steps you can take to report your illness.

• Vaccination Clinics - ACC hosts a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccination

clinics for eligible members of the ACC community. Clinics are offered at select

campuses districtwide. The clinics are offered in partnership with Austin Public

Health and Travis County Fire & Rescue. The vaccination schedule is available

here. All appointments are walk-up and available on a first-come, first-served

basis unless otherwise noted. The college strongly urges those who are eligible

for the COVID-19 vaccine to get one.

• COVID Testing - If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get

a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is

now widely available. If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-

reporting tool located here. Please do not come to campus if you are feeling

• ill or if you test positive for COVID-19.

• Social Distancing - The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal

space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

• Identification - ACC ID badges or Student ID cards will be required for all

employees and students upon entry.

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through

all public entrances.  While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the

college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all

individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to

campus.

Some important things to remember:

 If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get

vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the

community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

 If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19

test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely

available.

 If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

 ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face

masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19.  The college

cannot mandate indoor masking, but is encouraging it during this spike in cases

as a result of the Delta variant.

 The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We

are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

 Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while

on campus.

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and

guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts

of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a

disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission

of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional

concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of

higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from

the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all

instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking

examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions

constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating,

fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s

information technology resources.  Further information is available at

https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Any course specific policies, expectations, or procedures could be included here.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the

United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and

association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own

views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not

interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are

expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and

federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student

Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to

report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault,

dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee.

Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and

gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and

non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such

incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical

Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: 

(512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the

Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer,

(512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the

District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee.

You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and

should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first

address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved;

formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom

instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,

national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political

affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit

complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of

students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by

e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Class grades should be posted in Blackboard, and this could be mentioned here.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the

explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in

the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the

Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate

instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or

another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be

recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational

and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field

activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health

and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures

posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be

reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property

damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional

information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an

emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to

all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another

individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to

the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation

or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable

completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the

class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance

with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus

Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its

students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are

licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at

activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons

who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by

dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at

http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of

discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment

on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct

(including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to

the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are

available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the

ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s

ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a

timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any

college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive

email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should

use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information

about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: 

http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

For Fall, 2021, the Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing

time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. 

Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

 Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing

 Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or

TABE)

 Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)

 Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is

available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of

students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

 Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g.,

Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the

industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct

examinations and other assessments here.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services

to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and

personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of

opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is

available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student

support services is available online at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible,

and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support

services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need

classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student

Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or

at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the

provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval

for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal

document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be

provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided. 

Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the

NAA on the first day of class.  

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which

include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to

enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from

accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in

and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services will be offering both in-person and extensive online services for

Fall 2021, with research and assignment assistance available in-person

during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change this

fall, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers

at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance

24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students,

faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library

website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from

library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services

in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian

chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video

appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

 Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

 Library Information & Services during COVID-

19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

 Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

 Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

 Email: library@austincc.edu

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic,

vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students

who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural

sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student

Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at

http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your

professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and

confidential. Some examples include, among others:

 Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found

here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

 Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support

Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

 The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may

cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

 Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student

Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at:

https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

 The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to

COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services

District to address personal and or mental health concerns:

http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following

numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might

hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

 Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

 The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

 Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

 Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)

 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)