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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Fall 2020 |
Registration ID | ARCHB317001 |
Course Title | Cultural Heritage/Endangr Arch |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology |
Instructor | Bradbury,Jennie |
Times and Days | Th 09:40am-12:30pm
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Additional Course Info | Class Number: 1006 This course will examine how and why archaeological sites are ‘endangered’. Primarily focusing on the Near East and North Africa (the MENA region), we will examine the different types of archaeological and heritage sites found across this broad region, and some of the threats and disturbances affecting them. We will consider how different interest groups and stakeholders view, value and present historical and archaeological sites to the general public, as well as the success of modern initiatives and projects to safeguard the heritage of the MENA region. Our research will consider the ethics of cultural preservation, as well as the issues and problems encountered by heritage specialists working in areas of modern conflict. Whilst not all damage can be prevented, the course will consider how different threats and disturbances might be mitigated. Prerequisite: Upper level 300-level course. Students should have completed at least two 100 level/200 level courses in either classical or near eastern archaeology.; This course will examine how and why archaeological sites are 'endangered'. Primarily focusing on the Near East and North Africa (the MENA region), we will examine the different types of archaeological and heritage sites found across this broad region, and some of the threats and disturbances affecting them. We will consider how different interest groups and stakeholders view, value, and present historical and archaeological sites to the public, as well as the success of modern initiatives and projects to safeguard the heritage of the MENA region. Our research will consider the ethics of cultural preservation, as well as the issues and problems encountered by heritage specialists working in areas of modern conflict. Whilst not all damage can be prevented, the course will consider how different threats and disturbances might be mitigated. The first half of the semester will focus on building up your knowledge of the ways in which archaeologists can identify archaeological sites and assess them for different types of damage and disturbance. During the second half of the semester we will be exploring issues surrounding the ethics of cultural preservation, as well as some of the challenges associated with the prevention of illicit trade activities and the destruction of heritage sites during modern conflict. Come to class prepared to debate, feedback, and discuss different viewpoints, ideas, and approaches. Prerequisite: This is an upper level, 300/500 level course. Students should have completed at least two 100 level/200 level courses in either classical or near eastern archaeology. Approach: Course does not meet an Approach, Writing Attentive; Enrollment Cap;15; This class will be taught in hybrid mode and will be taught synchronously for all students (both remote and in-person). The class will be held Thursday, 9:40 AM-12:30 PM and will combine short lectures, hands on activities (using digital materials, mobile apps), class presentations by students, debates, and discussions of set readings. Each week assigned readings will give a fuller understanding of the themes and ideas being discussed in the class. There will also be several hands-on computer-based sessions (e.g. using google earth), alongside several virtual and in-person ‘in field’ sessions. Zoom will be used for remote participation and any additional software used by the class (e.g. heritage apps, google earth) will all be open source. Class readings and course materials will be available via Moodle. |
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