Additional Information

Course Number

ANTHRO C136K

Course Description

A cross-disciplinary exploration of cultural heritage on a global and local scale through discussion, debate, in-class activities, and team-based research projects that draw attention to the impacts of digital technology. Themes include the creation and management of heritage sites; the ethics of archaeologists as stewards of heritage; listening to multiple voices of interest groups; destruction and looting; and the preservation, conservation, and public presentation of heritage.

Syllabus Available

No

Notes

Also listed as: L & S C180W

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology

CIfA Codes

• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch

Keywords & Terms

• Conservation
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Open Access
• Ownership
• Permissions
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
• Storage of Data, Specimens, and Records

Topics & Issues

• Digital Archaeology, Social Media, and Ethics Online
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Globalization and global perspectives
• Heritage Management
• Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education
• Publishing, Citation, and Dissemination