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107-408 Archaeology: Theory, Methods, Techniques | |
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Note | Formerly available as 107-014, 104-335. Students who have completed 107-014 or 104-335 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is a prerequisite for honours in archaeology. |
Availability | 3rd and 4th year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof A Sagona |
Prerequisites | 37.5 points at second/third year in classics and archaeology see Prerequisites for third year. Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours see Honours entry for fourth year. |
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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