ANTH 103 Archaeology: Cultures Past/Present

Examines the nature of social and cultural patterns found within and outside our country. Study of people and how human behavior is influenced by one's cultural, social and physical environments. Examines the various similarities and differences that exist in societies throughout the world and attempts to determine how these circumstances shape people's lives. Introduction to the anthropological perspective and in-depth discussion of culture and society. (SS)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Basic theoretical and methodological tools used by archaeologists to understand the human past.
2. The linkages between the environment and social structure on the Northwest Coast, including archaeological explanations for changes in this relationship over time.
3. The relevance of archaeology in the present, including the benefits and challenges of collaboration between archaeologists and tribal.