ARCHLGY 170: How It's Made: Craft, Innovation, and Social Change

Course Description

This course introduces students to ancient crafting technologies and their impact on social, political, and economic life. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and discussions, students will explore six major craft areas - ceramics, lithics, osseous materials, metalwork, textiles/leather, and food production - using archaeological case studies, especially from East Asia. Emphasis is placed on the skills, labor, and organization behind craft production and its role in shaping ancient societies.