ANTH 355 - Who Owns the Past

Institution:

Saint Xavier University

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Description:

Through the use of case studies, this course tracks some of the uses and abuses of archaeology and the cultural past, in an attempt to understand how this constructed past is used to strengthen religious, national and ethnic loyalties. This course will also focus on the ethical issues related to archaeology and cultural property collection, repatriation, looting and museum representation of the self and other.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.SXU.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 298-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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