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Academic Year 2005/2006

Archaeology of Death
ANTH 372 SP
Crosslistings:
ARCP 372

The material culture and biological remains associated with death represents a major component of the archaeological record. Funerary assemblages can provide information about, for example, ritual practices, beliefs, social organization, the division of labor, diet, and health. Tombs and monuments are important elements of sacred landscapes. The course will examine how archaeologists and biological anthropologists investigate and analyze mortuary facilities, grave goods, skeletal remains, and sacred landscapes and make inferences about the past.

MAJOR READINGS

Metcalf and Huntington--CELEBRATIONS OF DEATH
Parker Pearson--THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF DEATH AND BURIAL

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two essays, class presentation, and a final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

ANTH101 Being and Becoming Human, ARCP204 Introduction to Archaeology, or other Anthropology or Archaeology courses are recommended.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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