The class has two main goals. One is to provide you with a basic factual understanding of the political, military, economic, cultural, and technological development of the past via archeological discoveries and exploration.  Just as important, however, is the ability to use this information productively.  Thus, this class will also stress the ability to integrate the mass of factual data into some basic understanding of history.  In addition, the discussions are designed to develop the ability to think critically.  Rote memorization is not as important as the ability to produce and evaluate arguments based on historical evidence.  Please do not forget that the most effective learning occurs when you are actively involved. 

Dr. Brezina has taught history of the archeology at various university prep schools in Europe and the United States as well as at several American colleges and universities.

There are many sources that are used for teaching world archeology in this course. Dr. Brezina studied various primary and secondary sources (articles, book, dissertations, etc.) during his years as a teacher and professor of history that will allow him to interpret the archeological digs and discoveries objectively and address the full range of a variety of peoples' histories, including marginalized populations such as the people of the Indus Valley, Peru, Ireland, and Kyrgyzstan. For example, Dr. Brezina will draw from two books, Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History by Patrick Hunt and Archeology Essentials by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn, both of which are commonly used as objective and multi-cultural history textbooks in U.S. higher education. Also, for the newest archeological discoveries, Dr. Brezina will use various peer-reviewed archeological journals. (However, Dr. Brezina does not require students to purchase or use these books and journals.)