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Module I: The Public Meaning
of Archeological Heritage
This section presents an
overview of the topics and information presented in
Module I: The Public Meaning of Archeological Heritage,
which is designed to be presented in a classroom seminar
of lectures and discussion. The concept of heritage used
here focuses on the relationship between the uses of the
past, local cultural expression, and the natural
environment. National parks were selected on the basis
of their natural resources, cultural resources,
historical associations, or some combination of these
factors. Therefore, it is important to understand the
relationships between our natural and cultural heritage
in learning how best to interpret them.
Goals
This module is designed
to provide an overview of the current role of
archaeological heritage in natural and cultural
resource preservation, management, and development. It
is intended to furnish broad and comparative
perspectives on archeology and public interpretation and
to consider multiple audiences for archaeological
interpretation.
Content
Faculty
and participants will discuss the interpretation of
archeological resources in global, national, and
local-regional contexts and examine why and how public
education has become an important part of cultural
resource stewardship. Participants will hear how
archeological interpretation can incorporate inclusive,
multiple perspectives. The seminar also will provide an
overview of the ethical and legal standards for heritage
management, archeology, and public interpretation.
Lessons to Learn
The lectures and
discussions in this seminar are intended to provide
participants with a broad framework for developing
archeological interpretation strategies by focusing on
the following elements:
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The concept of
heritage |
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Natural and cultural
resources as heritage components |
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Global, national, and
local-regional heritage |
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Compelling stories of
archeological interpretation |
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Inclusive, multiple
perspectives |
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Ethical standards and
legal context |
These lessons are
intended to provide participants with a broad-based
framework for completing the archeological
interpretation training program.
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