Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major combines archaeology and art history to explore cultural, historical, and artistic heritage. Students learn archaeological methods, art historical analysis, cultural anthropology, and heritage conservation. The program emphasizes fieldwork, research skills, and understanding cultural and historical contexts. Graduates are prepared for careers in archaeology, art history, museum studies, and cultural heritage management. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of archaeology and art history. - Develop skills in archaeological methods, art historical analysis, and cultural anthropology. - Learn techniques for fieldwork and research in archaeology and art history. - Explore principles of heritage conservation and cultural heritage management. - Understand ethical considerations in archaeological and art historical research. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in archaeology and art history research. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for research projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Archaeology and Art History** - Overview of key concepts and historical context. 2. **Archaeological Methods** - Principles and techniques for archaeological fieldwork and research. 3. **Art Historical Analysis** - Fundamentals and techniques for analyzing and interpreting art. 4. **Cultural Anthropology** - Principles and techniques for studying cultural practices. 5. **Heritage Conservation** - Fundamentals and techniques for conserving cultural heritage. 6. **Cultural Heritage Management** - Principles and techniques for managing cultural heritage. 7. **Ethical Considerations** - Principles and techniques for ethical research in archaeology and art history. 8. **Research Methods** - Principles and techniques for conducting research in archaeology and art history. 9. **Practicum** - Real-world research and fieldwork experiences. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying learned skills in archaeology and art history. **Assessment Methods:** - Archaeological methods reports, art historical analyses, cultural anthropology studies, heritage conservation plans, cultural heritage management projects, ethical consideration papers, research methodology papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice" by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn. - "Art History" by Marilyn Stokstad and Michael W. Cothren. - "Cultural Anthropology" by Conrad Phillip Kottak. - "Heritage Conservation" by various authors. - "Cultural Heritage Management" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of archaeology, art history, and cultural studies. Suitable for students interested in archaeology, art history, museum studies, and cultural heritage management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Archaeology and Art History and pursue professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring archaeologists, art historians, museum professionals, cultural heritage managers, and professionals seeking to specialize in archaeology and art history. This major equips students with the fieldwork, research, and practical skills needed to excel in archaeology and art history, supporting careers in archaeology, art history, museum studies, cultural heritage management, and related fields.