Readings:  "The Structure of Archaeological Theory"  by Michael Schiffer and "The Craft of Archaeology" by Michael Shanks and Randall H. McGuire.

Thought Questions for November 18, 2008

What is processualism? What is post-processualism? How are they related to Archaeology?

What is your definition of Archaeology and why do we do it? What do Shanks and McGuire say about it?

Where do Archaeologist’s dig and what reasons may possibly guide them to a particular excavation site?

How does Schiffer define Theory? What do you think Archaeological Theory is?

What does Theory do as a part of the Archaeological research process?