ANT 340 - Arctic and Subarctic Archaeology

This course explores the archaeology of Arctic and Subarctic peoples from their initial occupation of the region through to the historic era, with an emphasis on the archaeology of North America. Important themes include the causes and consequences of changing climate in Arctic regions, human migration across the Arctic, and adaptations to the Arctic through technology, ideology, artwork, and subsistence, as well as the history of research in the region.

Prerequisites: ANT 101.

Credits: 3