Additional Information

Course Number

ANT2400

Course Description

Deals with the problems that confront American culture such as poverty, language, race, gender, and violence. Involves critical, analytical and objective thinking so that our own culture and values can be viewed more objectively and other cultures can be better understood and respected. An important element is to provide an understanding of the role of the individual in the continuation or amelioration of issues that afflict American society. Meets General Education requirement in Social Sciences.

Syllabus Available

No

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Climate Change
• Collaboration in Archaeology (i.e. Communities, Non-Archaeologists, etc.)
• Community Archaeology and Participatory Research
• Equity, Representation, and Diversity
• Ethical Case Studies
• Ethnography
• Feminism and Intersectionality
• Gender and Sexuality
• Gender Equality
• Globalization and global perspectives
• Human Rights and Social and Economic Inequalities
• Interdisciplinary Research
• Landscape Issues, Archaeology, and Ethics
• Privilege and Issues of Inclusivity
• Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination
• War, Violence, and Conflict