Anthropology 415 - SYE:Great Debates in Archaeology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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When faced with wondrous yet puzzling archaeological remains that cover the globe, what were the reactions of scholars and lay people 100 or 500 or 1,000 years ago? This course traces the intriguing history of archaeological investigation, from its antiquarian, "treasure hunt" origins to its modern incarnationas a systematic, scientifically driven discipline. We examine how the practice of archaeology has been shaped by social and political climates; explore the impact of changing notions toward historical time, human progress and the "other"; and evaluatecontemporary theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of the human past.

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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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