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Anthropology
Description: Archaeological Theory and Interpretation explores historical and contemporary theoretical paradigms, movements, and thinkers in archaeological thought, and how archaeologists use method and theory to interpret the archaeological record. Using archaeological case studies and data sets, students will practice formulating and critically evaluating understandings of the past. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2025
Prerequisite: ANT 104; Admission to Anthropology major or minor; and (SOC 365 or STA 270)
Anthropology
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
ANT 359 - Archaeological Theory And Interpretation
Description: Archaeological Theory and Interpretation explores historical and contemporary theoretical paradigms, movements, and thinkers in archaeological thought, and how archaeologists use method and theory to interpret the archaeological record. Using archaeological case studies and data sets, students will practice formulating and critically evaluating understandings of the past. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2025
Prerequisite: ANT 104; Admission to Anthropology major or minor; and (SOC 365 or STA 270)