Advanced Classical Archaeology: Issues and Controversies

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines issues in Classical Archaeology (the archaeology of Greco-Roman antiquity). Topics include the integration of various types of evidence in the reconstruction of classical cultures; controversies in theoretical perspectives of interpretation; assessment of ecological, social, ritual, and economic life on the basis of recovered artifacts and ecofacts; use of survey data to examine ancient settlement; the ethics of curation and collection of material from Greek and Roman sites. This course prepares students for archaeological work at the graduate level in Classical Archaeology. Note: Students taking this course at the 4000 level must be registered as Classics honours students. Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3260 | CLAS-3260. Requisite Courses: CLAS-2910 or ANTH-2260 or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)].