Anthro 4802 - Theories and Practice of Landscape Archaeology

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Washington University in St Louis

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The study of "landscapes" as a particular framework for understanding the archaeological record has become increasingly widespread in the discipline today. Yet the theoretical background for defining landscapes is commonly disconnected with the actual practical application of "landscape archaeology." What exactly do we mean by landscape archaeology, what is its utility, and how do contemporary methods of analysis and interpretation change the way we consider archaeology through this conceptual paradigm? This course explores the theoretical basis and current archaeological approaches to "landscape" and address its distinction to, and overlap with, other prevalent concepts such as environment, ecology, place, and space. The course also places focus on concrete methodological and practical approaches that differentiate "landscape archaeology" from other approaches-as well as illustrate their points of convergence.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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