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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Archaeology

104-269/369 The Great Archaeologists: A History of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Professor F Sear (Classics) Assoc. Professor R T Ridley (History)

Prerequisite/s:

Any two Arts subjects or permission of Head of Department.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Two lectures and one tutorial per week

Subject Description:

A history of archaeology from the 18th to the 20th century. The course shows how archaeology developed from its beginnings in Renaissance antiquarianism to assume a major role with the growth of Empire. It analyses the major turning points in the history of archaeology, the introduction of new techniques and the importance of scientific analysis in 20th century archaeology. It assesses the contribution of major figures such as Petrie, Schliemann, Woolley, Evans and Wheeler.

Assessment:

An essay of 2500 words (50%); a two hour examination (35%); a slide test (15%).

Prescribed Texts:

  • Glyn, Daniel, A Short History of Archaeology, London 1981.
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