Additional Information

Course Number

ANTH/ESCI 4680/6680

Course Level

Course Description

The course explores the intersection of Applied Archaeology and Museums through the representations of cultural heritage in a broad array of public venues. Topics that comprise the exploration include repatriation, cultural patrimony, cultural resource management, civic engagement, rights and responsibilities of stakeholders, public involvement in museum representations, performance, education, culture and memory. The course is applied in focus. Students will be challenged to transform concepts contained in readings to real-time applications through class projects and written assignments.

Syllabus Available

Yes

Notes

A PDF of the course syllabus for the Spring 2014 semester is provided on Robert Connelly's Academia.edu page.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• 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 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Museum, Collection, Curation and Display Standards
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Applied Archaeology
• Civic Engagement
• Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
• Descendant, Resident, and Stakeholder Communities
• Heritage Management
• Museum and Display Ethics
• Professional Development
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education
• Public Memory and Public Space