Research Design in Archaeology

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An examination of the ways in which archaeologists develop successful research strategies for arriving at answers to the key questions in the field. Students will analyze grant proposals that received funding from the major sources of funding for archaeology before developing research proposals of their own. The aims of the course are to (a) help students understand the connections between major questions in archaeology and specific research projects, and (b) provide students with the skills needed to plan research projects they might undertake during more advanced study.