APG4354 · Research methods in cultural heritage

Overview

This unit introduces the concepts surrounding issues of cultural heritage in the context of archaeology and museum practice of the ancient Mediterranean world and Australia. We will explore legal and ethical frameworks, the roles of museums, archaeological collaboration with local communities, and the protection of heritage from looting and theft. Guest speakers from a variety of professional and academic contexts including museums, contract archaeology, and government agencies will present case studies to demonstrate cultural heritage management principles in practice. The unit will raise awareness of the challenges and responsibilities of engaging with cultural heritage as researchers and practitioners.

Areas of study: Archaeology and ancient history

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

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Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and explain the guidelines and policies through which heritage is managed;
2. Describe the varied roles and responsibilities of cultural heritage practitioners
3. Apply cultural heritage frameworks in conducting their own research
4. Communicate effectively in public discussions of heritage protection
5. Analyse a variety of source materials
6. Produce a written argument about the contexts of cultural heritage

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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