Anthropology and Popular Culture

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Using various forms of media, examine how anthropological concepts are applied to analyzing modern social issues, how archaeology has been misused in the entertainment industury and in political arenas despite the ethical concerns of professional archaeologists, and how ethical heritage management impacts musuems. Media examined include investigative journalism, tv, film, and museums and historical sites. Issues examined may include human rights, cultural misrepresentations and stereotypes, the illegal antiquities trade, international heritage rights, pseudoscience, and pseudohistory. Lecture Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: CP- Continuing Progress Courses, N- Normal (A, B, C, D, F), S- Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.