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Peter V Lape
ARCHY 465
Seattle Campus
Examines archaeology as practiced, regulated, represented, and paid for in the world outside of academia. Reviews the development of cultural resource management laws in the context of other social changes, investigates archaeology job opportunities outside of academia, and discusses how the public learns about and funds archaeology. Prerequisite: ARCHY 205.
Class description
This course is an examination of archaeology as practiced, regulated, represented and paid for in the world outside of academia. We will review the development of cultural resource management (CRM) laws in the context of other social changes in the US and internationally, investigate archaeology job opportunities outside of academia, as well as look at how the public (or publics) knows about, supports or opposes, and pays for archaeology.
Student learning goals
An understanding of the various conflicts and ethical issues inherent in archaeology
Familiarity with the basic skills required for employment in the CRM industry
Writing and speaking skills necessary for effective communication with various publics
General method of instruction
seminar format with emphasis on discussion
Recommended preparation
ARCHY 205 or equivalent
Class assignments and grading
1. Read and be prepared to discuss and write about assigned material for each class meeting 2. Write a position paper based on your assigned role in the case study 3. Pass a quiz on cultural resource laws 4. Write a public archaeology project proposal and present a summary of it to a review panel made up of your peers
25% class participation 20% law quiz 25% position paper 30% public archaeology project proposal (including panel presentation)
