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Course Description

Heritage seems to be everywhere. The destruction of cultural heritage is an increasing concern in international politics. Archaeological sites are increasingly popular destinations for tourism. There are genealogical studies for individuals and groups and expansion of museums. We seem to be in an era of heritage, with various understandings of history and the past being debated in academia and popular discourse. This course is an introduction to heritage studies, including studies of tradition, collective memory, historic preservation, public archaeology, and heritage tourism. The contested aspects of the past will be highlighted, with ethnographic observations as a key resource. We will pay particular attention to the personal, social, and political economic aspects of the expanding heritage phenomena. There are no prerequisites.

Syllabus Available

Yes

Notes

The URL above links to a PDF version of the syllabus found at the Dr. Baram's website at the New College of Florida:
http://sites.ncf.edu/baram/courses

Additional tags: heritage tourism; historic preservation; public archaeology; international politics

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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 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Anti-Commercialization
• Conservation
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• International Law
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Looting, Collecting, and Illicit Trade of Cultural Property
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Ownership
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Stewardship
• UNESCO

Topics & Issues

• Ethnography
• Heritage and Archaeological Tourism
• Heritage Management
• Historic/Cultural Resource/Site Preservation
• Interpreting the Past
• Museum and Display Ethics
• Politics and Archaeology
• Public Archaeology
• Public Memory and Public Space