Logistics

Assigned and Optional Readings:
- All required readings are hosted on MyCourses and organized by module topic.
- Modules typically feature $2\text{--}3$ required readings.
- The schedule includes an introductory ease-in period: the first two weeks require $2$ readings, and the subsequent three classes also require $2$ readings each.
- Optional readings are placed in individual module folders for supplementary study.
- Course assessments directly evaluate students on required readings; lecture material and reading material interlock continuously.
Annotated Bibliography Research Assignment:
- Students must complete an annotated bibliography research project centered on an ancient urban city or archaeological site of their choosing.
- Detailed written instructions will be distributed on MyCourses.
- Nikki Tooman, the Anthropology Resource Librarian, will conduct a specialized classroom presentation on library research methods and resource acquisition.
- City/Site Selection Guidelines:
  - A curated list of potential cities will be provided for student selection.
  - Students may choose a site off the curated list, provided it is explicitly submitted to and approved by the instructor or teaching assistants.
  - Students should select sites early to ensure sufficient published literature exists for their topic balance.
- Source Article Criteria:
  - Selected research articles must be between $15\text{--}30\,\text{pages}$ in length.
  - Articles must be written in either English or French.
  - Assignments may be authored in French in accordance with university language policies.
  - No other languages are permitted for source materials unless approved.
  - Students must be prepared to produce physical or digital copies of their chosen articles upon request.
  - Students must ensure they do not select the exact same art object, site focus, or specific topic set as their peers.
Examinations and Assessment Breakdown:
- Examinations and quizzes account for $65\%$ of the total course grade.
- Midterm Test 1:
  - Scheduled for October 8.
  - Worth $25\%$ of the final course grade.
  - Occupies the full class period.
  - Cumulative evaluation covering all lecture and reading content from Day 1 up to the day before the exam.
- Midterm Test 2:
  - Scheduled for November 17.
  - Worth $30\%$ of the final course grade.
  - Occupies the full class period.
  - Evaluates content from Day 1 up to the day before Midterm Test 2, but is heavily weighted toward material introduced between Midterm Test 1 and Midterm Test 2.
- Final Quiz:
  - Administered on the final day of class.
  - Non-cumulative; strictly evaluates material covered from the end of Midterm Test 2 through the final class ( $\approx 2\,\text{weeks}$ of content).