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ANTH 415 - Saving the Concrete Jungle: Urban Heritage and Archaeology

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102  or ANTH 105  or consent of instructor
Recommended: Junior standing
Explores archaeological and heritage practices in modern urban environments by examining the development of historic cities. Evaluates the cultural significance of a specific area as it relates to urbanization, architecture, city landscape design, and management through modern times. Considers the economic, environmental, and social problems associated with deindustrialization in American cities. Utilizes archaeological methodologies and heritage management practices to identify the cultural meaning of home, assess the importance of cultural and industrial heritage in cityscapes, and the effects of urbanization on cultural practices and on economic and urban development policies. 
Graded: Letter Grade


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