The courses below were offered in summer 2025. They are listed here to indicate what is typically available during Summer Term. Please check back on December 15, when the full summer 2026 course schedule will be available.

Archaeology

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Eating and Drinking in the Ancient World

    CAS AR 280

    Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120) or consent of instructor. Survey of the archaeological evidence of the diets of human societies, from earliest humans to the present. Emphasis on the remains of plants, animals, and humans and what they tell us about ancient food and drink within their social contexts. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course. 4 cr.

    Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 2-4:30 pm
    Joshua Robinson
    O1 (IND) Arranged
    Karen Metheny
    Online Course: Meets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)

    O2 (IND) Arranged
    John Marston
    Online Course: Meets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates
    BU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB Courses

    Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2025, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2025 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.

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