ANT 535 - Ethnoarchaeology

Ethnoarchaeology uses observations of present-day peoples to inform archaeological inquiry. This course helps students to explore ways in which ethnoarchaeological data contribute to several aspects of archaeological research: hypothesis building, survey and excavation strategies, interpretation of site and artifact data, and understanding the causes and processes of human behavioral change. In addition to seminar discussions of theoretical issues and case studies, students complete a book review of a monograph-length ethnoarchaeological study, a practical exercise in collecting and interpreting ethnoarchaeological data, and a term paper.

4 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)