ANTH372

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ANTH372

The Archaeology of Death ANTH372 FA

Crosslistings: CCIV372

Next Offered in 9798 FA

This course will focus on the reconstruction of past lifeways from the information derived from the excavation and analysis of the cemeteries of extinct cultures: for example, social organization, ritual practice, demographics, health and nutrition. Both theoretical and methodological considerations will be emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, an oral presentation and one final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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Reference:

Ferner, Helmut and Jochen Staubesand, SOBOTTA ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY, Germany: Urban & Schwarzenberg, 1983

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