Anthropology 308 - Great Debates in Archaeology

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St Lawrence University

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We think of archaeology as just the study of human prehistory, but society's attitudes toward the human past have changed a great deal over the years. When faced with wondrous yet puzzling archaeological remains that cover the globe, what were the reactions of scholars and laypeople 100 years ago? 500 years ago? 1000 years ago? This course traces the history of archaeological investigations, from its antiquarian "treasure hunt" origins toits modern incarnation as a systematic, scientific discipline. We examine how the practice of archaeology has been shaped by the social and political climates of different eras; explore the impact of changing notions toward historical time, human progress, and the "other"; and evaluate 21st-century theoretical and methodologicalapproaches to the practice of archaeology.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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