Public archaeology

Teachers:

Conati Barbaro, Cecilia

Scope:

Knowledge and contextualization of archaeologycal heritage

Curriculum:

Classical

Medieval

SSD:

L-ANT/10

Code:

10600798

CFU:

Aims:

The course aims at introducing the theoretical and practical principles of Public Archaeology, a relatively young discipline in Italy, but with a long tradition abroad, where it is well integrated in archaeological training.
Social, ethical and economic aspects will be discussed through concrete examples of participatory archaeology in Italy and abroad and through the autonomous elaboration of project ideas.
A wide-ranging training of professionals in the field of study and protection of cultural heritage also requires preparation for education of the general public to promotes awareness of cultural resources and heritage preservation.

Course organization:

The course comprises lectures, conferences and seminars.

Time:

MON, WED 15-17

Classroom:

Aula vetri

Bibliography:

Volpe G. 2020 – Archeologia pubblica, Carocci: Roma.
Skeates R., McDavid C., Carman J. (eds. 2012 - The Oxford Handbook of Public Archaeology, Oxford University Press (articoli scelti)

Further bibliography will be provided at the beginning of the course.