Advanced Pottery Analysis in Archaeology

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This course introduces the basic concepts, methods, and approaches used in the analysis of archaeological pottery. The purpose of the course is first to provide hands-on experience with the full range of analytical techniques routinely applied to ceramic materials recovered from archaeological sites, but to also provide a contextual framework for the interpretation and evaluation of these data. Classes consist of brief introductory lectures, and seminar presentation and discussion of course readings. Lab meetings consist of exercises designed to provide you with practical experience working with the materials and measures covered in lectures and readings. Crosslisted with: ANTH 375 .