Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of York
Course Title:
Prehistory to the Present
Course Number:
ARC00001C
Course Description:
This module will provide an overview of the main chronological phases in the study of archaeology. It will cover the whole span from the emergence of humans to the use of archaeology to study the contemporary world. The key events and dates will form the chronological framework that underpins the rest of your degree.
Different members of staff will introduce you to the key types of archaeological evidence and the main environmental, cultural, economic and social processes that operate in each period. A series of case studies will exemplify how our knowledge has been gained through archaeological investigation.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ANTH 120
