aNthRoPology aNd soCIology 211 - women in Prehistory and Women as Prehistorians

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Rhodes College

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Fall. Credits: 4. The study of archaeological methods and theory is pursued through a focus on women in prehistory, gender in archaeological theory, and women archaeologists. This course seeks to reconstruct women's lives and roles in a range of ancient societies as women contributed to subsistence, technological innovation, symbolic and ritual activity, and as they shared in or were denied social, political, and religious authority and power. It also considers the intellectual history of gender studies in archaeology and the contributions of women archaeologists to anthropological archaeology. Prerequisites: No prerequisites, however students who have taken 207 or 208 need permission of instructor. (Course offered in rotation with 207 and 208, scheduled for 2009-2010.)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rhodes.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 843-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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