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Advanced methods in mortuary archaeology

Vak
2011-2012

Compulsory attendance

Yes.

Admission requirements

Human Osteology I and II (or an advanced undergraduate Osteology class deemed to be equivalent by the instructor).

Description

The focus of this course is two-fold. First, this course emphasises the importance of cultural understandings of funerary practices needed to situate osteological data within a broader archaeological and historical context. Second, the importance of understanding the suite of taphonomic process that can affect the preservation and recovery of human remains is covered.

Timetable

Course schedule details can be found in the MA time schedule.

Course objectives

Mode of instruction

Assessment method

Reading list

Registration

Register for this course via uSis.
Instructions for registration can be found in the uSis manual.

Contact information

For more information about this course, please contact dr M.L.P. Hoogland.