ARK3311

Archaeology in Modern Society

Last taught 2008

Spring

Norwegian

Overview

3 candidates

Average grade

A

5.00

0.67

Pass rate

100%

same

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

The course comprises themes such as relationships between ethnicity and identity, politics, globalization and ownership of the past. Also stressed is the importance of the theory of knowledge and exercise of judgement in cultural heritage management and museum options. The course also encompasses the relationship between research - management - dissemination of knowledge.

Learning outcomes

To give insight into relationships and processes through which archaeology meets society as a whole (the concept of "public archaeology").

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars