Pre Mod

Mr. Waters
Ancient Egyptian Archaeological Ethics Debate

Developed in the early 20
th
century, partage is a system where archaeological discovery
teams are allowed to share in their finds with local governments, as opposed to handing
them over in full. This is, in part, how museums the world over showcase antiquities
from across the globe. Do you think this is an ethical practice, or do you believe that
artifacts should remain in the country of origin? Apply this thinking to Ancient Egypt.

Consider the following questions:
Is it more important that artifacts be seen in their geographic, cultural context, or
that they be seen by the most number of people in a prominent museum?
Should artifacts be returned to their country of origin in order to right past
wrongs?
In what ways were some of these artifacts taken, and does the method matter years
later, or should there be a statute of limitations?
Is it justified to remove artifacts in order to preserve them from destruction?
How does the recent political situation in Egypt encourage or discourage whether or
not artifacts should be returned?
Are there examples from other countries about what has been done?

Groups

Pro-Partage Anti-Partage
Adam Ziady Melany Blanco
Tim Zhao Jay Cromwell
Gabby Sanchez Giuls Istanbullu
Julia Nearis Keigan Kerby
Will Lewis Annabelle Leeson

This debate will occur on Saturday. Therefore, homework over the next few nights is to
prepare for the debate, but you will have the benefit of another class meeting between
now and the event. You are responsible for creating a Google doc where you will outline
your arguments and also take notes when the other group speaks.

The format will be as follows, with each team having (a) turn(s):
1. Opening Statement: assert your position. You may prepare any type of
audio/visual to aid in your presentation.
2. Argument(s): present evidence to illustrate and promote your POV.
3. Rebuttal(s): a chance to respond to the argument(s) of your opponent.
4. Closing Statement: reassert your position taking into account the discourse.

You will be graded on your Google Doc with your debate prep, and also your
participation in the debate, using the history department presentation rubric with
which you are familiar. Each student will receive an individual grade.


CATEGORY Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Content and
Evidence
Accurate
throughout the
presentation

Fully supports
topic
May contain
insignificant
errors

Supports topic
May contain
major errors


Sometimes
supports topic
Numerous major
errors detract
from presentation


Does not support
topic
Historical
Context
Demonstrates a
sophisticated
understanding of
the historical
context
surrounding
your topic
Demonstrates a
general
understanding
of the historical
context
surrounding
your topic
Demonstrates a
limited
understanding
of the historical
context
surrounding
your topic
Does not show
any significant
understanding of
the historical
context
surrounding your
topic
Integration
of Visuals
The oral
presentation
directly connects
and enhances
your visual
content
The oral
presentation
makes
connections to
your visual
content
The oral
presentation
makes few
connections to
your visual
content
The oral
presentation
makes poor or no
connections to
your visual
content
Engagement Actively
engaged the
listeners with
originality and
creativity of
presentation

Effectively
encouraged
class discussion
Engaged the
listeners with
some originality
and creativity of
presentation

Encouraged
some class
discussion
Attempted to
engage the
listeners with
limited
originality and
creativity of
presentation

Facilitated
minimal class
discussion
Was unable to
engage the
listeners due to a
lack of originality
and creativity of
presentation

Did not
encourage class
discussion
Expectations Exceeds
requirements
Meets
requirements
Somewhat
meets
requirements
Does not meet
requirements

Citations Uses consistent
and correct 7th
edition MLA
formatting for
citations
Uses 7th edition
MLA with minor
errors
Missing citations or
bibliography
Severely lacks or is
missing citations
Cooperation Delegates tasks
and shares
responsibility
effectively all of
the time
Delegates tasks
and shares
responsibility
effectively most
of the time
Delegates tasks
and shares
responsibility
effectively some
of the time
Group often is not
effective in
delegating tasks
and/or sharing
responsibility