CLASS 7754 - Themes in Mediterranean Archaeology

(crosslisted) ANTHR 7254, ARKEO 7254, ARTH 6754, MEDVL 6754, NES 7654

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: some previous background in archaeology, material culture studies, ancient history, or related fields. Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Co-meets with ANTHR 4254/ARKEO 4254/ARTH 4754/CLASS 4754/MEDVL 4754/NES 4654.

C. Barrett.

This seminar provides a higher-level general introduction to, and survey of, contemporary theories, methods, and approaches in the archaeology of the Mediterranean world. Rather than focusing on a specific geographical sub-region or chronological period, this course examines and critically assesses the practice and distinctive character of Mediterranean archaeology more broadly.