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The course introduces archaeology students to the development of archaeology as a discipline, major intellectual trends, and presents current scientific, historical, and humanistic viewpoints. In addition, it demonstrates the archaeological methods of excavation, stratigraphy
recording and registering. Moreover, the course focuses on the importance of material culture, such as inscriptions, coins, pottery, architecture, etc.
second year
  
The course covers ancient Mesopotamia (i.e. Iraq and Jezira) and the cultures, civilizations, and political and social developments of Upper Mesopotamia (i.e. Syro- Mesopotamia) and Lower Mesopotamia (i.e. Babylonia/Iraq), with a special attention placed on Sumar, Akkad, Babylonia and Assyria.
second year
  
The course focuses on the development of Egyptian civilization and culture with a special emphasis on the material remains, as well as historical events that played a great role in making them. The course covers the pre-historical/pre-dynastic times and ancient Egyptian
Kingdoms (Old, Middle, and New). Moreover, the course tracks the effect of Egyptian civilization and culture on the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean basin and the Near East
second year
  
The course studies the history of cultural development and archaeological sites of northern Geographic Syria (Bilad al-Sham), concentrating on Syria and Lebanon from pre-historic periods to the ancient historic (Bronze and Iron) periods. Moreover, this course elucidates the historical and cultural ties between north and south Geographic Syria
second year
  
The course teaches ethno archaeology as using ethnographic
observations of traditional contemporary societies to explain cultural material in archaeological record. This type of study encourages a search for linkages between old and modern human behavior. Also, it helps students to draw useful analogies between past and present cultures which adapted to similar environments and in similar ways
thrid year
  
The course focuses on the historical and cultural developments of the Arabian Peninsula from earliest pre-historic periods to the Islamic periods. Furthermore, the course discusses the history of archaeological activities. It also highlights the center sites of civilization in southern
Arabia (Yemen) and other areas
second year
  
The course focuses on studying southern Geographic Syria (Bilad al- Sham) (Palestine and Jordan) from the earliest prehistoric periods to the end of the Iron Age, with focusing on the political and cultural development of the area regarding the local states during the Bronze and Iron ages.
second year
  
The purpose of this course is to excavate after gradation. The
archeological training site will be chosen by the University of Jordan. Participation of students in archaeological field excavations will be under supervision of staff archaeologist(s). The course trains them to register the daily  archaeological record for his /her square with gradual training on the use of different excavation equipment and field techniques, such as drawing, photography, data analysisreport writing, etc. Furthermore, the course teaches students to classify the material culture found at the field
(such as lithics, pottery, bones...etc.) and to deduce  information and write their final reports.
third year
  
The course is dedicated to the study of the architectural remains of the Levantine area during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Attention is given to the study of the archaeological characteristics, different types and plans of the remains, as well as tries to trace the architectural development and origin of the architecture during the Bronze and Iron periods.
third year
  
The course is dedicated to the study of the Ammonite, Moabite, and Edomite Kingdoms, including their  establishments and historical backgrounds. Special attention is given to their architecture, arts, pottery, and inscribed seals. Moreover, the course sheds light on the relation of these kingdoms with contemporaneous nations and  kingdoms.
second year
  
The course consists of teaching students archaeology of Jordan the during prehistoric and historic ages. The course includes the cultural achievements (technical, economic, and social) which took place in Jordan during the ancient ages and the various relevant artifacts, such as flint tools, pottery
vessels, metal tools and weapons, and different buildings.
second year