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SSCI 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  Area 1A and 1B and 1C and 2 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

Units: 3