ANTH 374 Cultural Resource Management
This course provides an introduction to Cultural Resource Management (CRM), which comprises an estimated 80 percent of the professional archaeology conducted in the United States. Students will explore the laws that govern archaeological research in the public sector. Practical elements include the importance of anthropological theory, development of regulation-driven research designs, production and evaluation of reports, applying National Register criteria, and project management. Additionally curation of collections, ethical issues, and the concepts and ownership of traditional cultural properties. A primary focus will be on the multiple stakeholders in these processes, including developers, archaeologists, and Indigenous groups.
Offered
Every other Spring, odd years