Additional Information

Course Number

GRS AR 795

Course Description

Explores how archaeology is shaped by and manipulated for political purposes. Case studies from Asia and around the world trace the development of archaeology during colonial empire-building and post-colonial nationalism, and the importance of archaeological heritage in regional politics.

Syllabus Available

No

Notes

Prereq: graduate standing.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Applied Archaeology
• Archaeological Advocacy and Activism
• Equity, Representation, and Diversity
• Interpreting the Past
• Legal Issues
• Nationalism
• Politics and Archaeology
• Privilege and Issues of Inclusivity
• Race in Archaeology
• Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination