These two genres are considered as keys to the relationship between individual uniqueness and shared culture, and the ways in which particular individuals resolve tensions inherent in a cultural milieu. Exploration of theoretical and methodological issues encountered in archaeology. Patterns and contexts of archaeological remains, analytic problems, and interpretation of material culture are considered. Consideration of the public significance of archaeology and anthropological contributions to public concerns such as antiquities legislation and cultural resource management. Exploration of demographic, stylistic, and religious aspects of historic cemeteries.
Students learn to survey, record, and analyze gravestone data through field projects.
Archaeological research process is studied through discussions of current archaeological methodologies and through student participation in designing and critiquing research projects. Lab or field project leading to a written report of the research. Research and paper are completed under the instructor's guidance. Focus on anthropologists' contributions to major policy issues in development agencies in the United States and abroad. Attention to techniques that lead to prevention or management of social and cultural conflict.