ARCH 323:Method and Theory of Archaeology

The course will guide the students to have a clear understanding of the nature and purpose of Archaeology.  Through formal lectures, group presentations and class discussions, students will learn specific methods and strategies archaeologists employ to gather, classify, analyze, interpret and present data.  Key concepts and theoretical perspectives which influence archaeological enquiry will be studied.  By the end of the course, the students should know how to conduct research and to write a decent report.