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) what species of nonhuman primate occupies 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 learning about the lives of the ancient Mayans, so it is expected that the focus of the field school would be on archaeology and the study of material culture. Options A and B are not relevant to the stated purpose of the field school, and while option D may be beneficial for students navigating a new cultural setting, it is not directly related to the learning objectives of the field school.

An Archaeological Field School Is Announced in Your Anthropology Course