Exploration of diverse cultures of ancient North America, including cultures from the Canadian Arctic, throughout the mainland United States and south to Northern Mexico. Students will become familiar with the archaeological toolkit, examining the ways archaeologists use a broad array of methods to learn learn about ancient societies. Focus will be placed on the various cultures' histories, belief systems, foodways, art and architecture, technologies, and daily life, developing an understanding of the scale and diversity of the North America?s past. This is one of two courses focused on archeology of the Americas. This is one of two courses focused on archeology of the Americas.