An archaeological field school is announced in your anthropology course.The description says that you will be able to travel to Belize to learn about the lives of the ancient Mayans.What do you expect to learn during this field school?
A)the species of nonhuman primate that occupy this region
B)how current populations of immigrants have changed local dialects
C)how to excavate and study material culture
D)how to socially navigate life in a Central American setting

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The announcement specifically mentions that the field school is about learning about the lives of the ancient Mayans, which suggests that the focus will be on studying their material culture through excavation and analysis.

Answer: D
 While it's possible that students might learn about the social dynamics of a Central American setting during the field school, there is no indication that this will be a primary focus. The announcement is centered on the archaeology of the ancient Mayans, not on contemporary cultural practices in Belize. A is incorrect because there is no indication that primatology will be part of the course, and B is incorrect because language change is not a topic that would be directly relevant to studying the ancient Mayans.

An Archaeological Field School Is Announced in Your Anthropology Course