Introductory Classical Archaeology: Principles and Practices
Classics · 3 hrs Lecture/Lab Combined
Offered: Fall Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered fall term only, so a clash costs a full year.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
CLAS-2910 prerequisites
Taking CLAS-2910 is a prerequisite for 5 courses directly.
Where CLAS-2910 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- CLAS HONOURS BA IN CLASSICS
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course provides an introduction to the development, principles, and practices associated with archaeological analysis and study of Classical civilizations (primarily Greece and Rome). A wide range of material categories (such as buildings, coins, pottery, sculpture, geological deposits, and plant and animal remains) are considered along with the techniques devised by Classical archaeologists for understanding them and their significance as evidence for Classical societies. Dating and chronology, geography, function, typology and the interface between material remains and written evidence are considered. Curriculum includes special attention to case studies and to hands-on experience where possible.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-2260.
Cross-listed
ANTH-2260(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.