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ATH102 Intro to Archaeology
- CRN: 41517
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From September 21 through December 12, 2026, Michele L Wilson
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
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But, what is the past? Whose past are you, we looking for? And, why do we want to know?
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Students will also evaluate the implications of false stories and鈥� cultural misrepresentation鈥�. We will analyze ethics, professional responsibilities鈥�, and antiquities legislation to understand the multifaceted role archaeology plays in today's global landscape - especially in its ability to enhance a culture's sense of identity, place, and belonging.鈥� Finally, students will create new lines of inquiry based on historic and contemporary patterns of human behavior.
Join me for different sort of archaeological adventure!
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