ANTH 300 - Archaeology Theory

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Explores the historical and modern theoretical foundations of archaeology. Students read and discuss original contributions to the field and learn how archaeologists collect and interpret their data. Students will learn how archaeological research informs contemporary social issues, such as climate change, socioeconomic inequality, race and ethnicity, gender identity, decolonization, and consumerism. The ethics of archaeological representation and cultural heritage are also discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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