ANTH372

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ANTH372

The Archaeology of Death ANTH372 SP

Crosslistings: CCIV372

Next Offered in 9798 SP

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

Metcalf and Huntington, CELEBRATIONS OF
DEATH, and various reserve readings.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four essays and an oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: ANTH151 or CCIV204

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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