ANTH 346 - QUEER ARCHAEOLOGY
Long Title: QUEER ARCHAEOLOGY
Department: Anthropology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Through this seminar, students learn about queer theory and its role in constructing a queer and feminist archaeology in the past, present, and future. They practice questioning and deconstructing social norms in archaeological research and scholarship ("queering" archaeology). Primary readings include recent critical approaches to material culture. Toward the end of the term, students link archaeological research and scholarship to contemporary issues faced by minority communities (LGBTQ+, etc.) and situate queer archaeological scholarship within contemporary activism/impact. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ANTH 546. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 346 if student has credit for ANTH 546.