Think Like an Archaeologist! (ANTH-0175)

Spring 2026 · ANTH 0175 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Seminar in archaeological theory, covering the history of the archaeological thought and key theoretical approaches in contemporary archaeology. Natural science-focused positions, postmodern inquiries into meaning and representation, postcolonial and Indigenous critiques, and recent challenges to anthropocentrism. Connections between archaeological narratives about the past and different understandings of humanity, personhood, history, nature, power, and more. Prerequisite: one course in Archaeology or permission of instructor. Recommended: Junior or Senior standing

Course codes: ANTH-0175, ANTH 0175, ANTH0175, ANTH-175, ANTH 175, ANTH175, STS-0175, STS 0175, STS0175, STS-175, STS 175, STS175, ARCH-0185, ARCH 0185, ARCH0185, ARCH-185, ARCH 185, ARCH185

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