ANT 39AQHistorical Archaeology

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Prerequisite(s): None In this course, students examine historical archaeology as a discipline within anthropological archaeology. The course covers roughly the 15th century to the present day. Students explore the critical components of historical archaeological analysis through key themes of interpretation within the discipline as well as significant site case studies. By using archaeological and documentary information, students challenge and reexamine historical narratives, gain a more complete understanding of methods used in archaeological interpretation, and consider how this knowledge may be dynamically applied in civic engagement, using ethical practices.