Sep 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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ANTH 2261 - Principles of Archaeology


Credits: 3

This course focuses on the fundamentals of interpretation in archaeology including fieldwork methods and the uses of laboratory analysis. Students will gain an understanding of the purposes of archaeological research through the study of theory and research examples, both prehistoric and historic, drawn from cultures worldwide. Major trends in cultural evolution and ecological adaptation in various areas of the world will be explored. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the legacy of prehistoric cultures and the implications for contemporary culture and its problems. Emphasis will be placed on how knowledge of past peoples can be gained from their material remains. The course will prepare interested students for participation in excavations.

Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Students should be prepared to do college level reading, analysis, and writing

MnTC Goal(s): Goals 5B and 8



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