Bibliographic Information
Course Title
Archaeological Law and Preservation
Institution Where Taught
University of Maryland, College Park
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Course Number
ANTH448B
Course Level
Course Description
This course emphasizes the historical development and continued evolution of laws designed to protect archaeological resources in the United States. Through an analysis of significant national, state, and local preservation laws, the course will introduce students to the basic concepts involved in the field of archaeology law. The goals of the course include: (1) establishing a basic understanding of the American legal system and legal concepts; (2) promoting a sense of familiarity with legal principles and case law; and (3) achieving a workable knowledge of archaeology law issues.
Syllabus Available
No
Notes
Course description available on the Anthropology department's website. Please contact department for further information.
Additional tags: archaeological law; preservation
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 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
- Adequate Preparation
- Avoid, Discourage, and Report Unethical and Illegal Activity
- Conservation
- Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
- Employer/Client Relationships
- Environmental Impact and Issues
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- 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 Standards
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis