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 107-014 Archaeology: Theory, Methods, Techniques

Note

Formerly available as 104-335. Students who have completed 104-335 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is a prerequisite for Honours in Archaeology. Students may enrol in the subject as part of Fourth Year Honours.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Assoc Prof A Sagona

Prerequisites

Two Second Year Archaeology subjects.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

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

Assessment

An essay and practical exercises totalling 4000 words for 3rd year. Written work totalling 5000 words for 4th year.

Prescribed Texts

A subject reader will be available.

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


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