The Circumpolar Past: Societies and Culture of the North 7.5 credits

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The course introduces archaeology through the study of the Circumpolar past. It examines how archaeological knowledge is produced through the analysis and interpretation of material remains and introduces fundamental archaeological methods and source materials. With a focus on Arctic and Subarctic societies, the course explores long-term developments in settlement patterns, resource utilisation, technology, mobility, and social organisation. The course also addresses cultural heritage, Indigenous perspectives, and the role of archaeology in contemporary societal debates.

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