ANTH 45850 - Archaeology of Everyday Life

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

While archaeology is most famous for investigating the temples and tombs of "lost civilizations," the vast majority of the archaeological record encompasses the material traces of ordinary people in their everyday lives. In this course, students will explore the archaeological remains of peoples' houses, daily tasks, deaths, jobs, communities, and religions. We will pay particular attention to how archaeologists reconstruct the social, economic, ritual, and political fabric of daily life in the archaeological past, and thus will be drawing on anthropological frameworks for understanding issues of identity, gender, sexuality, race, mortuary practices, constructing communities, and social differentiation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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