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ARCHAEOLOGICAL ETHICS AND LAW

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Dr. Ricardo J. Elia
Editor of The Journal of Field Archaeology, Boston University
675 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215
Office: 617-358-1648 Fax: 617-353-6800
elia@bu.edu

This class explores the ethical, legal, and practical dimensions of modern archaeology through a consideration of the following topics: archaeology as a profession; archaeological ethics; the relationship between archaeology and others (the public, ethnic groups, avocationals, collectors, etc.); international and national approaches to archaeological heritage management; the antiquities market; maritime law, underwater archaeology, and treasure hunting; cultural resource management in the United States; and archaeological education.

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Modules Discussion Topics Tests and Assignments
Introduction to Lesson Plans 01: What Value? 01: Final Exam
01: Archaeology's Value 02: Stewardship 02: Oral Presentations
02: Stewardship 03: Interests in Past I 03: Student Papers
03: Interests I 04: Interests in Past II 04: Discussion 1
04: Interests II 05: Professional Ethics 05: Discussion 2
05: Professional Ethics 06: Symposium 06: Internet References
06: Antiquities Market 07: Being an Archaeologist  
07: Armed Conflict 08: Antiquities Market  
08: Plunder and Preservation 09: Management I  
09: Heritage Management 10: Management II  
10: Resource Management 11: National Approaches  
11: Contract Archaeology 12: U.S. Approaches  
12: Underwater 13: Contract Archaeology  
  14: Maritime Law  
  15: Summation and Review  

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