Bibliographic Information
Course Title
Archaeological Ethics and the Law
Author(s)
Ricardo J. Elia
Institution Where Taught
Boston University
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Course Number
CAS AR480/GRS AR892
Course Level
Course Description
In this course students examine archaeology and professional ethics; archaeology as public interest; legal organization of archaeology; international approaches to heritage management; looting, collecting and the antiquities market; maritime law and underwater archaeology; cultural resource management in the United States.
Syllabus Available
No
Notes
This course description is available on the Archaeology Department's course listings at Boston University. Please contact the department or instructor for further information.
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
- Integrity of Research Methodology
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
- Anti-Commercialization
- Conservation
- Employer/Client Relationships
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- International Law
- Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
- Looting, Collecting, and Illicit Trade of Cultural Property
- Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
- Preservation of Archaeological Resources
- Professional Relationships and Communication
- Professional Standards
- Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
- Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
- UNESCO