Raiders of the Lost Archive

Catalog description

This introductory course, for majors and non-majors alike, uses the Indiana Jones films to explore how scholars conduct historical research. Join the global quest to investigate topics like adventure fiction, imperialism, indigenous history, antiquities and artifacts, museum studies, and historical memory. Students have the opportunity to contribute research to active projects, to experience the thrill of discovery, and to blaze their own trails in the archives. PA-3B, SI-04. CAS-B.