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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.
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