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Course Number

CAS AR 201

Course Description

An introduction to the archaeology and civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas. Topics progress chronologically as well as comparatively, with cases drawn from Native American cultures of the North America, Mesoamerica, and South America. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.

Syllabus Available

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RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects

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

Keywords & Terms

• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• Culturally Significant and/or Sacred Sites, Objects, and Places
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Colonialism and Imperialism
• Decolonizing Archaeology
• Equity, Representation, and Diversity
• Indigenous Archaeology: Perspectives and Issues
• Interpreting the Past
• War, Violence, and Conflict