This course covers the basic aspects of history and the theory of conservation of cultural heritage. By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• understand and define the current concerns for the conservation of cultural heritage in different geographies. 
• relate the current conservation issues with the contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and physical context and events, together with the reflections on and the responses of the conservation field;
• analyze the leading paradigms and parameters in the conservation of cultural heritage;
• consider the tendencies, priorities, and challenges for current issues in heritage studies influenced by various factors;
• interpret and discuss the position and politics of research in the conservation of cultural heritage;
• institute a critical framework for reflecting on the issues that influence conservation theory and practice in different countries, including Turkey.