Introduction to Archaeology: Method and Theory

Introduction to Archaeology: Method and Theory
Field and analytic methods and their relevance to data acquisition; use of theory and the relation of theory to methods.
ANTHR
215
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 TaughtWinter
 ProgramsContaining ANTHR 215
Course Outcomes

Archaeological Methodology and Theory

Students will gain a knowledge of the history of archaeology as well as an exposure to basic archaeological theory and methodological practices in the field. Through this study, students will also gain a knowledge of the most important figures in archaeology as well as the major sites world-wide integrated with a chronology of world pre-history and history relevant to archaeological research.

Critical Thinking and Understanding

Learning activities for this course have been designed to help students:

  • gain a more detailed knowledge of the history of archaeology;
  • develop a greater understanding archaeological theory and method;
  • develop and apply these skills and knowledge;
  • and further develop skills in critical thinking, research and argumentative writing.