This course will examine the principles underlying the practice of cultural heritage management. The course will cover the following topics:

Basic legislative frameworks (Federal and State) governing the protection of cultural heritage; the principles and processes of heritage conservation planning, including the Burra Charter; the role of archaeology and archaeologists in heritage conservation and land management planning; indigenous control of heritage and issues of representation (gender, class, ethnicity) in heritage management; what is cultural significance and how is it assessed?; archaeological practice, ethics and the role of the consultant archaeologist.

Conservation management plan (70%). Completed site recording forms and field diaries (20%). Attendance and participation (10%).

Normally offered in alternate years.
2 hours of lectures and one hour tutorial/laboratory per week

One first year course to the value of 6 units in Archaeology (ARCH or PREH) or permission of the lecturer.

PREH2051 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management.

Pearson, M. and S. Sullivan, Looking After Heritage Places. The Basics of Heritage Planning for Managers, Landowners and Administrators, Melbourne University Press, 1995