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SBS 355 - Archaeological Thought and Practice


A survey of anthropological theories that inform contemporary archaeological thought and practice in the United States. Students trace the evolution of archaeological theory and its application to our understanding of the past. Primary themes include evolutionary, environmental, structural, functional, economic, processual and post-processual approaches.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

Units: 3