Intermediate Classical Archaeology: Issues and Controversies

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines methodological, theoretical, and topical issues in Classical Archaeology (broadly, the archaeology of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations). Topics discussed include the integration of archaeological, scientific, artistic, and textual evidence in the reconstruction of classical cultures; controversies in theoretical perspectives of interpretation in Classical Archaeology; the assessment of ancient Greco-Roman ecological, social, ritual, and economic life on the basis of recovered artifacts and ecofacts; the use of archaeological survey data to examine ancient settlement patterns; and ethical issues associated with curation and collection of material from Greek and Roman sites. Cross-listed: ANTH-3260(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3260 | CLAS-4260. Requisite Courses: CLAS-2910 or ANTH-2260 or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)].