The History of Archaeological Theory

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Course Description

  • Course Name

    The History of Archaeological Theory

  • Host University

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  • Location

    Lima, Peru

  • Area of Study

    Archaeology, History

  • Language Level

    High Advanced

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • Credits

    4
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    0
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    0

  • Overview

    Curso que incide en el estudio de las principales corrientes antropológicas, históricas y sociológicas que afectaron el desarrollo de la teoría arqueológica desde mediados del siglo XIX hasta fines del siglo XX. Las principales corrientes teóricas analizadas incluyen el evolucionismo, estructuralismo, marxismo, y funcionalismo y sus reinterpretaciones dentro del pensamiento arqueológico. Se contrastan distintas metodologías de investigación y nociones de estructuración social. El análisis incide en la comparación de conceptos básicos como hecho y verdad, ley y regularidad históricas, cultura, estructura y sistema.

Course Disclaimer

Please note that there are no beginning level courses offered in this program.

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.

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