Archaeologies of Death. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: ANT 1013 or ANT 2043 recommended. This course discusses the methods and theories by which archaeologists interpret cultural practices and values that are integral to the physical and social death of humans and other beings. Taking an archaeological perspective, the course examines how diverse human communities prepare for dying, care for the dead, recognize the nature of death, and learn about ancestors, past events, and earlier times. The course reviews archaeologies of death, teaches basic methods of archaeological mortuary analysis, and introduces students to broader anthropological theories of social memory, rites of passage, funerary ritual, and material culture. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.