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2025-2026 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
ARC 401 - Archaeological Theory
The history and evolution of archaeology and its theoretical frameworks are examined in a lecture/seminar/discussion format. The role and implications of theory in archaeological practice are explored from its origins to the present, emphasizing processual, post-processual, and contemporary theoretical debate, ethics, and professionalism. Prerequisites: ANT 220, junior standing, and one regional archaeology course (ANT 325, ANT 350, CLA 350).
Credits: 3