Fall 2022 - ARCH 349 D100
Management of Archaeological Collections (4)
Class Number: 6150
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Goran Sanev
gsa107@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
ARCH 101 or ARCH 201, and 45 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The philosophy, policies and practices of the care of archaeological collections. This lecture and laboratory course treats the practical problems of designing museum programs within a framework of legal responsibilities for collections. Contemporary issues such as repatriation will be discussed. Students with credit for ARCH 332 Special Topics in Archaeology I: Mgt. of Archaeological Collections and ARCH 333 Special Topics in Archaeology II: Mgt. of Archaeological Collections may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course examines the principles, policies, and procedures of managing museum collections. The focus of this course is put on the management of archaeological and scientific reference collections, the different ways of their assemblage, museum curation, and presentation. Topics include: museology; archaeological collections types; curatorial work; field registration finds; documentation, conservation, storage, organization, and presentation; collection principles; Canadian and International policies and legislation on archaeological collections and museums; repatriation; information systems theory; and computerized collection registration and management systems.
Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with artifact collections in the museum
- Theory and practice of museum collection management and job skills
- Issues of repatriation and the return of collections to First Nations
Grading
- Cataloguing Exercise 10%
- Photography Exercise 10%
- Debate 10%
- Project 30%
- Class Presentation 10%
- Exam 20%
- Participation 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Required and recommended readings will be assigned on the web and Canvas.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.
Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.
Registrar Notes:
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