理论课，2学分，2学时/每周。本课程内容涵盖：（1）文物基本知识；（2）文物背后的中国历史与文化；（3）文物考古学界研究文物和文化遗产的基本方法。课程拟通过大量的文物图片介绍和文物背景介绍，结合实物观摩和实地调研，分析和分享古遗址和古文物的文化价值，为忙碌的现代人拓展人文情怀。Lecture, 2 credits, 2 hours per week. This course introduces the basics of archaeological materials and their endowed history and culture; and it discusses methods and techniques in the study of cultural heritage and archaeological artifacts. Along with field investigation and the examination of actual artifacts, this course analyzes and shares the cultural values of archaeological artifacts through the presentation of numerous artifact images and the discussion of their cultural contexts. It shall help students enhance their humanistic understanding of today’s bustling world.