ANTH 5090 - Cultural Resource Management Archaeology

Cultural Resource Management is an important aspect of modern American archaeology; it is in this context that most sites are excavated, archaeological data is collected, and where most archaeologists work. The goal of this course is to consider larger issues of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management in archaeology by focusing on topics including the history, politics, and legal structure of preservation, the structure and practical realities of the CRM industry, looting, public presentation and outreach, global heritage, and heritage tourism.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ANTH 2100

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.