Archaeologies of Hope

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Archaeological knowledge about the past is a resource for imagining and working towards a better future. This graduate seminar examines how archaeological research contributes to future-building through three core topics: (1) archaeological research about liberation, survivance, and self-determination in the past; (2) archaeological methods, such as community-based participatory research, that build capacity to act in the present; and (3) heritage programs that aim to preserve and present histories of hope to future generations. The seminar is intended to foster an active and engaged learning community that critically engages with the challenges and opportunities of conducting archaeological research in the current moment. Seminar participants can expect to be invited to contribute to the syllabus and to develop and implement a self-designed research project related to course themes.