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Public Archaeology
ARCHY 465; SPRING 2014 M, W 10:30-12:20; Denny 401
M
(3/31): Introduction
and orientation
W (4/2): Public Attitudes about Archaeology: What does the public really think about archaeology? We'll take a look at a Harris Poll that asks that question, and read how archaeologists think we should be talking to this public audience. Is there a disconnect between the attitudes of archaeologists and the public? Readings: Zimmerman, Larry Little, Barbara 2002 Archaeology as a shared vision. In Public Benefits of Archaeology, pp. 3-19. B. Little, ed. University Press of Florida. SAA Harris
Interactive Poll
1999 Exploring Public Perceptions and Attitudes about Archaeology (look at both the summary and the more detailed complete results) Assignment: (due by 9:00 AM today) The SAA Harris poll is now more than 15 years old. What has changed since then that might have affected public perceptions and attitudes about archaeology? Are there any new information sources? Post your answer on the course discussion board M (4/7): Archaeology and Native Americans: Many Native Americans have long opposed how archaeologists handle Native American ancestral sites, particularly when human remains are involved. We'll briefly review the history of this conflict, and recent ongoing issues from Washington state. Readings:
Thomas, David Hurst 2000 The Skull Wars: Kennewick man, archaeology, and the battle for Native American identity. New York: Basic Books, pp. 36-63 and W (4/9): NAGPRA: Is this 1990 law an effective legal solution to conflicts about the past? We'll review how this radical piece of human rights legislation came to be, and see how it works in practice. Readings: King 2013, pp. 264-274 2002
Thinking
about Cultural Resource Management: Essays
from the edge. AltaMira
Press, Walnut Creek, pp.
103-111
Optional readings: We will review NAGPRA basics in class. National NAGPRA websiteÑhas full text of law, regulations and lots of other information Burke Museum Repatriation websiteÑhas some examples of recent repatriations from the Burke Assignment: (due by 9:00 AM today) In 2003, a Federal Court determined that Kennewick Man or the Ancient One was not Native American and therefore not subject to NAGPRA. What do you think would have to happen to allow repatriation now? Post your anwer on the class Discussion Board. Guest Speaker (11:30-12:20): Jess Milhausen, Burke Museum NAGPRA Coordinator M (4/14): no class: A great time to work on your Position Paper, draft due in one week. W (4/16): Working with NAGPRA in the real world and repatriation outside the USA: we discuss how repatriation of human remains and other goods has been happening in many other countries. Do different social/political structures and histories make for different practices in repatriation? Readings: Hubert, Jane and Cressida Fforde 2002 Introduction: the reburial issue in the twenty-first century. In The Dead and their Possessions: Repatriation in principle, policy and practice, pp. 1-16. C. Fforde, J. Hubert and P. Turnbull, eds. Routledge, New York. Tapsell, Paul 2002 Partnership in museums: A tribal Maori response to repatriation. In The Dead and their Possessions: Repatriation in principle, policy and practice, pp. 284-292. C. Fforde, J. Hubert and P. Turnbull, eds. Routledge, New York. So far, repatriation legislation is largely confined to the USA. Do you think such legislation would have support in another nation? Pick an example country and discsuss why or why not. Post your anwer on the class discussion board. M (4/21): In class read-around: You will review and comment on your peers papers. Assignment: Position Paper Draft dueÑbring a printed copy of your paper to class Readings: King 2013, pp.
1-54.
Mapes, Lynda 2009 Breaking Ground: The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Unearthing of the Tse-whit-zen Village. UW Press, Seattle. pp. 97-122 M (4/28): The CRM legal framework: We'll review the various CRM laws and have a quiz on these laws in the second half of class. ****Position papers
returned with comments, revisions due in 1
week****
Readings: Click here for quick and dirty CRM law summary King 2013, chaps. 2 and 6 and appendices 1-3 Assignment: study for in class CRM law quiz today! W (4/30): Working in the CRM world: CRM laws have given rise to a large industry in the US to help people comply with them. What are these jobs like? Is this a career that appeals to you? What skills do you need to get a job in CRM? Readings:
King 2013, chap. 9. Bergman, Christopher and John Doershuk 2003 Cultural Resource Management and the Business of Archaeology. In Ethical Issues in Archaeology, Zimmerman, Larry, Karen Vitelli and Julie Hollowell-Zimmer, eds., pp. 85-98. Walnut Creek: AltaMira Press. Scroll through this issue, which considers many issues related to archaeology training, including CRM Optional Readings (especially if you have not had a field school) SAA Bulletin field school article Field skills list M (5/5): The role of museums: Archaeology as a profession started in museums but now most archaeologists are employed elsewhere. Do museums still have a role to play in public archaeology? What happens to all the stuff excavated by CRM projects? Readings:
Trimble, Michael and Eugene Marino 2003 Archaeological Curation: An ethical imperative for the twenty-first century. In Ethical Issues in Archaeology, Zimmerman, Larry, Karen Vitelli and Julie Hollowell-Zimmer, eds., pp. 99-114. Walnut Creek: AltaMira Press. Thomas, David Hurst 2002 Roadside Ruins: Does America still need archaeology museums. In Public Benefits of Archaeology, pp. 130-145. B. Little, ed. University Press of Florida, Gainesville. Merriman, Nick 2000 The crisis of representation in archaeological museums. In Cultural Resource Management in Contemporary Society, Francis McManamon and Alf Hutton. eds., pp. 300-309. Routledge, New York. Assignment: (Due
by class start today)
Revised Position Paper dueÑbring printed copies of first draft with comments AND revised paper (stapled together) to class W (5/7):The future of CRM: How is this industry transforming? What are the prospects for careers in the next 5 years? What role will tribes play? What is the status of CRM in other countries? Readings: Stapp, Darby and Michael Burney 2002 Tribal Cultural Resource Management: the full circle to stewardship. Alta Mira, Walnut Creek, pp. 72-90. King, Thomas 2002 Lafayette where are you? The European Union, Cultural Heritage and CRM in the United States. In Thinking About Cultural Resource Management, Essays from the Edge. Alta Mira Press. Guest Speakers: CRM professional panel M (5/12): Field Trip to the Burke Museum, exhibits and archaeology collections Meet at the main entrance to the Burke Museum at 10:30 W (5/14): How public should (or can) archaeology be? What are the limitations of public archaeology? Will there always be inequities and privileged access to archaeological sites and information for certain people? Readings: 1995 The arrogant archaeologist. In Archaeological Ethics, Karen Vitelli, ed., pp. 238-243. Alta Mira Press, Walnut Creek. Can you dig it? Ethics and Archaeology. The Economist, March 30, 2002. St—:lō Heritage Policy Manual Assignment: (due at 9:00 AM today) Our class visited the Burke, and on your own time you will visit Milepost 31, located in Pioneer Square, easily accessible by bus, open Tues-Sat 11-5. Write a short (500 words) review of your visits to Milepost 31 and the Burke Museum. In your review, address the following questions: 1) How does each site represent archaeology to the public? 2) What do you think should be done differently? Post your review on the class Discussion Board. M (5/19): Ethics, archaeology and the public Readings: Shapin, Stephen
Guest Speakers:1989 The Invisible technician. American Scientist 77:554-563. Zimmerman, Larry 2008 Unusual or ÒExtremeÓ Beliefs about the Past, Community Identity, and Dealing with the Fringe. In Collaboration in Archaeological Practice: Engaging Descendant Communities. Colwell-Chanthaphonh and T.J. Ferguson, eds., pp. 5-86. Alta Mira Press. OÕNeil, Helen 2009 A townÕs love of Indian artifacts backfires: A recent federal sweep raises the question: Who, if anyone, owns the past? Associated Press. Rodrigo Solinis-Casparius, 10:30: role of field workers at excavations, links to communities Joss Whittaker, 11:30: role of general public and their interest in artifacts, sites W (5/21): No class (Suquamish CRM conference) Assignment:
Project Drafts Due by
4:30 PM
M (5/26): No
class, Memorial Dayemail to me at plape@uw.edu W (5/28): Storytelling and the media and the messages, and wrap-up Readings: Berger, Knute Bertha tunnel dig: What CSI experts could tell us. Crosscut, March 18, 2014 Dead-end discoveries? Crosscut, Aprl 6, 2011 Allen, Mitch 2002 Reaching the hidden audience: ten rules for the archaeological writer. In Public Benefits of Archaeology, pp. 244-251. B. Little, ed. University Press of Florida, Gainesville. Film: Ò60 MinutesÓ episode on Kennewick remains Guest speaker: Knute Berger, writer for Crosscut, Seattle Magazine and regular guest on KUOW Assignment: (due by 9:00 AM today) Find one story about archaeology from the past three years from the popular media (not an academic journal or archaeology specific magazine, not a reading already assigned for the class, could be video or written piece). Briefly summarize the story and explain how the author makes it relevant and/or interesting to the intended audience. Post a link to the story along with your findings on the class Discussion Board. M and W (6/2 and 6/4): Final project presentations W (6/11): Final Revised Proposals due by 4:30 PM drop your final paper attached to first draft and score sheet in my Denny Mezz mailbox or slip under my office door |