ANTHRO 252
Special Topic: Global Heritage
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for ANTHRO 252.
Description
Globally, archaeological features and historic monuments are increasingly threatened by urban development, looting, antiquities trafficking and effects of climate change. Using an archaeological perspective, we examine state-of-the-art recording technologies, community partnerships, legislation, management systems and the role of museums in conservation and exhibition.
Case studies from Aotearoa, Pacific and elsewhere illustrate major issues, contradictions and controversies, alongside effective heritage management. Each week we will examine one local and one international case study.
Throughout the semester we ask five major questions: Why does the past matter? What constitutes heritage? Who owns the past? How should heritage be presented? How can heritage be managed?
A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:
- Acquire knowledge of local and global archaeological heritage issues and apply it to a variety of industry settings
- Acquire knowledge of heritage legislation in New Zealand in comparison to global examples
- Understand and carry out critical evaluation of archaeological heritage issues in academic and public spheres
- Acquire skills in writing, critical thinking and academic literacy
Availability 2019
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Rebecca Phillipps
Assessment
Coursework and exam
Points
ANTHRO 252: 15 points
Prerequisites
ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or 104 or 60 points passed
