Conservation of Ruins and Archaeological Sites (Online)
Konservierung von Ruinen und Archäologischen Stätten (Online)
6 CPSummerEN
Contents
• The module will provide an introduction into the history of perception and appreciation of ruins and archaeological sites in their wide range of significance for people, encompassing ruins from ancient times as well as medieval, post-medieval and eve contemporary ruins and archaeological sites. • Furthermore it will present and discuss the specific problems that surround the physical preservation of ruins and of archaeological sites. Preventing and retarding decay will be discusses as well as methods of rehabilitating and strengthening ruins without interfering with their cultural significance. This includes discussing the benefits and problems of shelter buildings and other protective structures. • Another field is the task of presenting and interpreting ruins and archaeological sites to visitors. This includes such topics as site design as well as the particular topic of (partial) reconstructions for interpretation or validation purposes.
Learning outcomes
The module will allow the students • to understand and assess the values and significance of ruins and archaeological sites, • to assess and develop concepts for the physical preservation, conservation and rehabilitation of ruins and archaeological sites, • to assess and develop concepts for the presentation of ruins and archaeological sites.
Assessment
Research paper (15-20 pages) to be handed in online via the respective Moodle course of the module or by email
Literature (1)
- A list of recommended literature will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Remarks
This module will be offered entirely online and will rely exclusively on asynchronous elements (pre-recorded video materials, digital reading materials, online activities in response to lecture contents).More information and regular updates will be posted in the module entry on Moodle.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 29 Sep 2026Original