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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: Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prerequisite: (ANT 104, ANT 217, or ANT 250) and (Anthropology Major or any Anthropology Minor)
Anthropology
Term : Fall 2026
Catalog Year : 2026-2027
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: Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prerequisite: (ANT 104, ANT 217, or ANT 250) and (Anthropology Major or any Anthropology Minor)