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Experiencing Archaeological Heritage Management in practice

Vak
2009-2010

Admission requirements

BA degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology or a relevant discipline.
SAP and exchange students: admission after approval by the Graduate School of Archaeology.

Description

In the third phase of the specialisation, students will experience archaeological heritage management in practice. They may perform their own small dedicated study, or participate in on-going research of the lecturers or organise a short internship at a heritage management organisation. They make a project proposal, carry out the project and write a report on the results.

Course objective

The project set-up provides an opportunity for students to bring their knowledge on archaeological heritage management into practice. They come in contact with professional organisations, practitioners and daily practice. It allows them to start or broaden their network.

Learning objectives

  • Ability to write a dedicated project proposal;

  • Ability to organise contacts with organisations, experts and practitioners;

  • Ability to successfully carry out a project within a limited period of time;

  • Ability to write a report on the results;

  • Experiencing heritage management in daily life.

Method of instruction

  • The student learns by organising and performing the project.

  • The project is guided by an instructor and/or by a tutor from the organisation that offers a work placement.

Examination

The capacity to carry out a project is assessed through the students report on the results and the findings of the tutor that guided the project or internship.

Required reading

The required literature depends on the subject of the project.