Coursera
Coursera Logo

Rice University - Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism 

  • Offered byCoursera

Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism
 at 
Coursera 
Overview

To explore the intersection of archaeology and activism, examining how archaeological research, practice, and interpretation can be used as tools for social justice, equity, and advocacy

Duration

15 hours

Start from

Start Now

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

Official Website

Go to Website External Link Icon

Credential

Certificate

Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism
 at 
Coursera 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from Coursera
  • Add to your LinkedIn profile
  • 26 quizzes
Details Icon

Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism
 at 
Coursera 
Course details

More about this course
  • This course is the fourth and final course in a series on the discipline of Archaeology. It is intended for learners at all stages, including advanced high school, college students, or life-long learners
  • Basic information about Archaeology and its history are presented in the first introductory course
  • The second course teaches common scientific methods used in archaeological research
  • The third course focuses on forms of interpretation to reconstruct various aspects of the past through archaeological approaches
  • This final course covers contemporary social issues that archaeologists engage with

Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism
 at 
Coursera 
Curriculum

Introduction to Archaeology as Activism

Meet The Professor

1.0 Introduction to Archaeology as Activism

Discussion Forum Guidelines

Disability Accommodation Statement

Keys to Success

Discussion: Introduce Yourself

Archaeology as Antiracism

2.0 Introduction to Archaeology as Antiracism

2.1 Archaeology and A History of Racial Bias

2.2 Scenes from "Archaeology In The Time of Black Lives Matter"

2.3 Approaches to an Antiracist Archaeology

2.4 Phases of Building an Antiracist Archaeology

2.5 Case Study in Antiracist Archaeology: Greenwood District, Tulsa

2.6 Final Assessment

2.0 Practice Quiz

2.1 Practice Quiz

2.3 Practice Quiz

2.4 Practice Quiz

2.5 Practice Quiz

Week 2 Finding an Example of Archaeology as Activism

Transforming Archaeology

Dynamic Coastal Environments of The Past and Present

3.0 Introduction to Dynamic Coastal Environments of The Past and Present

3.1 Environmental Archaeology as Applied Archaeology

3.2 Pacific Coastal Guatemala Today

3.3 African Pastoralists Today

Contemporary Uses of Maya Cave Systems

3.5 Final Assessment

3.1 Practice Quiz

3.2 Practice Quiz

3.3 Practice Quiz

3.4 Practice Quiz

Week 3 Finding an Example of Archaeology as Activism

Exploring the Cultural Significance of the Landscape: An Archaeological Perspective

Archaeological Sites in The Present: Cultural Heritage

4.0 Introduction Archaeological Sites in The Present: Cultural Heritage

4.1 What is Cultural Heritage

4.2 Museums and Public History Part 1

4.3 Museums and Public History Part 2

4.4 Communicating Results

4.5 Community Based- Research

4.6 Cultural Heritage Archaeology in Texas

4.6 Uncovering the History of Enslavement: A Community-Based Archaeology Project at Varner-Hogg Plantation

4.7 Final Assessment

4.0 Practice Quiz

4. 1 Practice Quiz

4.2 Practice Quiz

4.3 Practice

4.4 Practice Quiz

4.5 Practice Quiz

Week 4 Finding an Example of Archaeology as Activism

World Heritage in Danger

Questioning Categories in The Past

5.0 Introduction to Questioning Categories in The Past

5.1 Progress

5.2 Humanity

5.3 Hierachy

5.4 Gender

5.5 Oppression/ Inequality

5.6 Final Assessment

5.1 Practice Quiz

5.2 Practice Quiz

5.3 Practice Quiz

5.4 Practice Quiz

5.5 Practice Quiz

Week 5 Finding an Example of Archaeology as Activism

Exploring the Importance of Unbiased Archaeological Interpretations of the Past

Final Dig

The Final Dig: Closing Remarks on Archaeology as Activism Closing

Project Self Evaluation

6.1 Final Assessment

Week 6 Project Conclusion - Finding an Example of Archaeology as Activism

Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism
 at 
Coursera 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    May 25, 2024
    Course Commencement Date

    Other courses offered by Coursera

    – / –
    3 months
    Beginner
    – / –
    20 hours
    Beginner
    – / –
    2 months
    Beginner
    – / –
    3 months
    Beginner
    View Other 6715 CoursesRight Arrow Icon
    qna

    Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism
     at 
    Coursera 

    Student Forum

    chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
    Write here...