ANTHRO 306
Pacific Archaeology
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ANTHRO 306.
Description
This course introduces students to the archaeology of the Pacific Islands, including the region’s pre-European past as well as ethnography, biology and language, where relevant. We will discuss the origins of Pacific Island populations and ensuing cultural changes beginning over 40,000 years ago to recent times. The course will examine the archaeological sequences of major archipelagos and pay special attention to current theoretical and methodological issues on topics such as colonization, human impact on ancient environments, and the generation of cultural diversity. Students can expect to master a diverse body of knowledge, and critically assess current topics in Pacific archaeology that are broadly applicable to all regions of the world.
Availability 2017
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Associate Professor Ethan Cochrane
Assessment
Coursework only
Points
ANTHRO 306: 15 points
Prerequisites
60 points passed at Stage II
Restrictions
ANTHRO 706
