Overview
Description
Uses of archaeology to understand and interpret major stages of human cultural development from beginnings to first civilizations.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Core
CO6
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- outline the basic history of the development archaeological inquiry.
- describe the theoretical, epistemological, and methodological problems associated with doing archaeological research.
- interpret findings from key archaeological sites and research.
- link archaeological interpretations to changes in human culture and behavior.
- evaluate the way changes in material culture and culture more generally correspond to and operate within ecological, cultural and historical contexts.