ANTHR 600

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History of Anthropology

Anthropology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Historical approach to development of anthropological knowledge, including archaeological and sociocultural method and theory.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Acceptance into the graduate program.

Title

Methods and Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the historic development of Archaeology as a discipline through the study of the most critical archaeological sites and fromative personalities within the discipline. 

Title

Archaeological Theory and Practice

Learning Outcome

Course assignments will allow students to become familiar with the use of archaeological theory and its practical applications.

Title

Methods and Theory Via Data

Learning Outcome

Course assignments will allow students to achieve a better understanding of the relationship between data, theory, and methods and to critically evaluate theory and methods utilized in archaeological publications.  Students will also be ablet to acquire the skills necessary to identify and apply particular theories and methods to their own research.