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ANTH 452

Collections Research in Anthropology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Practicum in anthropological theory and method. Ethnographic, archaeological or similar collections are described, analyzed and interpreted under close supervision.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ANTH 101ANTH 309ART 308HIST 309
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

ANTH 101 or ANTH 309 or ART 308 or HIST 309.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Terms

spring

Core

CO9

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • recognize and identify artifacts commonly recovered from historical sites.
  • demonstrate knowledge of scientific research methods employed in an anthropological laboratory setting.
  • demonstrate competencies in understanding artifact chronologies and changing morphologies based on technological and stylistic variation through class discussion and written assignments.
  • articulate the functional and symbolic meanings of artifacts through contextual analysis with particular attention to the relationship between historical societies and historical technologies.
  • employ mathematics, science, and computing techniques in a systematic, comprehensive, and rigorous manner to support the study of anthropological artifacts.
  • show competency in laboratory research including record keeping, by designing, executing, and presenting a short research project.