2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

ANTH 377 - Mortuary Archaeology

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Focuses on the study of burial patterns and death rituals in antiquity by introducing students to the methods of burial excavation, examining the history of mortuary archaeology theory and engagement with processual and postprocessual schools of thought, and examining case studies from around the world to decode the complex symbolisms encoded in burial practices.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 135

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3

When Offered: Spring