Term of Award
Fall 2018
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Social Sciences (M.A.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Committee Chair
M. Jared Wood
Committee Member 1
Jonathan Hilpert
Committee Member 2
Rita F. Elliott
Abstract
Recent studies of the public perception of archaeology shows that while it is a popular and valued discipline, it is still greatly misunderstood. Over the last few decades, archaeologists have sought new and innovative ways to establish archaeological literacy, promote community engagement, and conduct outreach, with the K-12 classroom being one such avenue of focus. Archaeology’s mysterious and exciting reputation among the general public, along with its interdisciplinary applicability, allows educators to draw interest in students and teach a variety of lessons through the lens of archaeology. This thesis outlines survey results of educators and archaeologists on their method, frequency, and opinion of archaeological outreach within the state of Georgia.
OCLC Number
1085541823
Catalog Permalink
https://galileo-georgiasouthern.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01GALI_GASOUTH/1r4bu70/alma9916218293702950
Recommended Citation
Bennett, Rhianna M. "Deviating from the Standard: The Relationship between Archaeology and Public Education."
Research Data and Supplementary Material
Yes
Included in
Archaeological Anthropology Commons, Education Commons, Social and Cultural Anthropology Commons
