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Course Info for CLCV - 216 - 01, Spring 2023
Class number: 2886 Title: Archaeol Method & Theory Department: Classical Studies
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 29 Current enrollment: 30 Available seats: 0
Start date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 End date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM, SH - S201 Instructor(s): Risser, Martha
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Humanities and Global Requirements
Note: Seat reservations: 5 for first-years, 5 for sophomores, 5 for juniors.
Course Description:
An introduction to interdisciplinary archaeological enquiry, drawing on material selected from American studies, anthropology, art history, classics, geology, history, Middle Eastern studies, religion, and women's studies. Students will consider archaeological methods, techniques, and specific applications to various disciplines. Central to the discussion will be the uses of archaeology in reconstructing aspects of pre-historic, historical, and more contemporary human life. The course has a strong hands-on component.