Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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SOAN0492A-S13

Archaeology Method & Theory

Archaeological Method and Theory
Archaeology is more than just excavation. It is interpretation. As a discipline, archaeology relies upon different methods and theories in order to 'read' human prehistory from the remains of past societies. In this seminar we will survey archaeological methods and theories, with an emphasis on field techniques and the intellectual history of the discipline. We will explore the problems archaeologists face when confronted with incomplete data, the ways in which sites are researched and excavated, and the complex ethical issues that arise from simply asking the question, "who owns the past?" As a result, in this seminar we will look behind the intellectual curtain, where past societies are revealed, interpreted, and even contested.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22355
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0492
Section Identifier:
A

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SOAN 0492

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Spring 2013

SOAN0492A-S13 Seminar (Fitzsimmons)