ANTH 450 - Archaeological Theory

3 credits.
This course provides students with detailed knowledge of both the theoretical and practical issues facing archaeologists today. By participating in seminar-style discussions students will explore a wide range of topics from the history of archaeology and the beginnings of “archaeological theory” to the most current cultural resource management practices. The course offers students the opportunity to delve into topics such as theoretical archaeology including competing schools of thought and various proponents of important ideas and concepts within the discipline.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 202 or ANTH 296.
Corequisite(s): None.