Cultural Heritage Law
Gabrielle Goodwin
Maurer School of Law
The area of cultural heritage law considers a developing jurisprudence that involves international treaties, laws, ethics, and policy considerations relating to cultural heritage and cultural property. Throughout the course we will explore issues such as current threats to cultural heritage, including armed conflict and illicit trade; the return, restitution, and repatriation of cultural heritage; and the ownership, responsibility, authenticity, and definitions of heritage. We will learn about practical considerations, such as public policy, international organizations, and legal frameworks, as well as how factors such as colonialism, nationalism, and war have impacted cultural heritage over the centuries.
Catalog Information: HON-H 237 LAW AND SOCIETY