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Course Number

CH 570

Course Level

Course Description

Addresses the complex range of principles and practices that influence heritage preservation and conservation planning and decision-making. The implications of international and national charters, principles, standards and guidelines, are discussed, along with legal, programmatic and financial incentives and constraints.

Syllabus Available

No

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Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• 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 and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Adequate Preparation
• Conservation
• International Law
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Museum, Collection, Curation and Display Standards
• Professional Standards
• Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
• Standards of Training and Student/Teacher Responsibilities

Topics & Issues

• Archaeological Education
• Conservation and Ethics
• Heritage Management
• Legal Issues
• Legislation and Archaeological Preservation
• Professionalism and Professional Standards