Anth 388 - Method and Theory in Archaeology

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University of North Dakota

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Description:

3 credits. Prerequisites: Anth 172 or consent of instructor. This course explores how archaeologists reconstruct the past: how they formulate research problems and conduct field work; what field and laboratory analytical tools they employ; and how they use data, models, and theory to explain culture change. Techniques, methods, and theoretical frameworks used in modern prehistoric archaeology are examined. Readings in the professional literature, case studies, and guest lecturers provide vivid examples of archaeologists in thought and action. S

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

und.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 225-5863

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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