ANT 2149: Archaeology in Popular Culture
Course Description:
This course uses popular representations of archaeology in the media, film, and television as a lens through which students critically evaluate the discipline’s practice and practitioners from past to present. This includes examining depictions of archaeology in film and television and the stereotypes that pervade them. The course also examines the political, religious, self-interested, and sometimes even racist motivations behind various claims over archaeological heritage (e.g. Shroud of Turin).
Learning Objectives:
Through this course, you will:
This course uses popular representations of archaeology in the media, film, and television as a lens through which students critically evaluate the discipline’s practice and practitioners from past to present. This includes examining depictions of archaeology in film and television and the stereotypes that pervade them. The course also examines the political, religious, self-interested, and sometimes even racist motivations behind various claims over archaeological heritage (e.g. Shroud of Turin).
Learning Objectives:
Through this course, you will:
- Demonstrate broadly applicable critical thinking skills in the evaluation of the representation of archaeology in the media and popular culture
- Gain an appreciation for the motivations of various stakeholders involved in the dissemination of scientific knowledge
- Demonstrate essential skills in verbal, performative, and written communication, to include the articulation of content clearly and precisely
- Enhance your comparative and analytical skills through reading and written assignments
- Reflect upon your writing process to improve your ability to effectively develop a coherent argument