MUSE 114: Archaeological Theory, Method, and Practice

Program
Credits 3
Attributes
Appropriate for First-year Students,
Social Sciences

This course provides an introduction to the history of archaeological thought and to basic principles of archaeological research. Students will explore the foundations of the discipline as they "tour" major archaeological sites and cultures. Learning activities will focus on artifact and site analyses that teach the basics of archaeological interpretation with a goal of understanding how material remains and archaeological evidence offers a unique perspective on human history and everyday life.