Caribbean Archaeology is an exciting inter-disciplinary approach to the study of West Indian culture, which incorporates thousands of years of history, hundreds of languages, varied island settings, and a great diversity of populations. Traditionally, the peoples and cultures of this region have been misrepresented. Archaeology challenges this false notion and offers a unique perspective demonstrating the global significance of the Caribbean past in both the prehistoric and colonial periods. Students will learn how archaeologists interpret the timing and nature of migration and colonialism, the process of culture change and identity formation, the relationship between written and archaeological sources, and the diversity of sites and human experiences in the Caribbean. This information is increasingly vital in sectors of contemporary Caribbean society including the tourism industry, museum work and historical consulting.
- Lecturer: Lesley-Gail Atkinson
- Lecturer: Zachary Beier