Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

• Define and examine the evolving scope, typologies, and definitions of cultural heritage within historical, social, and legal contexts.
• Identify and assess key theoretical frameworks in conservation and restoration, evaluating their relevance in contemporary debates.
• Analyze how cultural, political, technological, and environmental shifts—including the digital era, post-anthropocentric perspectives, and global crises—have influenced heritage conservation.
• Examine the roles, responsibilities, and values of various stakeholders in conservation, including policymakers, professionals, local communities, and more-than-human agents.
• Critically assess conflicts, negotiations, and ethical dilemmas in conservation decision-making.
• Evaluate the impact of global challenges—such as climate change, conflicts, disasters, and mass migrations—on conservation policies and practices.
• Assess case studies from Turkey and other countries to explore the application and adaptation of conservation principles in diverse contexts.
• Investigate how digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and emerging tools are reshaping conservation practices and heritage engagement.
• Develop a multi-perspective, context-sensitive, and ethical approach to evaluating contemporary conservation theory and practices in response to current heritage challenges.
• Communicate complex conservation issues effectively through discussions, presentations, and written analyses.