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From Heinrich Schliemann to Indiana Jones: Archaeology as a Phenomenon of Popular Culture

From Heinrich Schliemann to Indiana Jones: Archaeology as a Phenomenon of Popular Culture, 7.5 credits

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Course code: 1AE015

Level: First level 1

Subject: Archaeology

Department: School of Cultural Sciences

This course explores the romance of archaeology in popular culture and is for everybody fascinated by archaeology. We start with a historical perspective discussing the popular meanings of archaeology and the phenomenon of celebrity archaeologists since the 19th century. Subsequently, students engage with several case-studies illustrating the way archaeology is portrayed in contemporary film, the media, fiction and non-fiction literature, art and advertising. In the final part of the course students learn assessing to what extent stereotypical portrayals of archaeology in popular culture are harmful or beneficial to both society and archaeology itself.

Tags: Archaeology

Autumn 10

Kalmar, 25%, Distance

City: Kalmar
Duration: 30 Aug - 19 Dec, 2010
Study pace: Part time
Semester: Autumn 10. Find introductory meeting
Selection: Grade 50% and Aptitude test 50%.
Last application date: 15 Jan, 2010
Syllabus: Syllabus (PDF)
Application code: LNU-F5502
Prerequisites: General entry requirements.

Technical requirements:
Max 3 year old Windows or Macintosh computer. Broadband connection must operate at 0.5 Mbit/s or more but recommended are at least 2 Mbit/s. Web camera and headset with inbuilt microphone are required too.
The course language is English.