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 104-335 Theory, Methods and Techniques of Archaeology

Note

This subject is a prerequisite for Honours in Archaeology.

Credit Points

16.7 3rd year

Coordinator

Assoc. Professor A Sagona

Prerequisites

Two second-year Archaeology subjects.

Semester

2

Contact

A lecture and two tutorials a week, or equivalent

Subject Description

Lectures and practical classes on theoretical approaches, methodological principles, and specific techniques of archaeology. The subject emphasises a) the practical skills necessary for the primary analysis of excavated data ranging from the initial sorting of finds to final publication of material; b) the presentational skills necessary for structuring archaeological material in a professional way; c) current theoretical approaches to the study of material culture.

Assessment

5000 words of written work.

Prescribed Texts
  • Sharer R J and Ashmore W, Archaeology: Discovering our Past. (1993).
  • Fagan B M, In the Beginning: An Introduction to Archaeology. (1994, 8th ed.), New York.
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