Additional Information

Course Number

ANTH A476/A676

Course Level

Course Description

Examination of the ethical issues that confront archaeologists and the responsibilities they have to the public, the discipline, their colleagues, and members of the cultures with whom they are working. Students will encounter ethical dilemmas likely to appear on the job.

Syllabus Available

No

Notes

Short course descriptions available on the Anthropology department website. Please contact department for further information.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Professional Relationships and Communication
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Stewardship

Topics & Issues

• Ethical Case Studies
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Professionalism and Professional Standards