Additional Information

Course Number

ARCH 465

Course Level

Course Description

Examines archaeology as practiced, regulated, represented, and paid for in the world outside of academia. Reviews the development of cultural resource management laws in the context of other social changes, investigates archaeology job opportunities outside of academia, and discusses how the public learns about and funds archaeology.

Syllabus Available

No

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RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients

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

• Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Adequate Preparation
• International Law
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Professional Standards
• Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
• Standards of Training and Student/Teacher Responsibilities

Topics & Issues

• Careers in Archaeology
• Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
• Heritage Management
• Legislation and Archaeological Preservation
• Professional Development
• Professionalism and Professional Standards
• Universities, Academia, and Student Training