arc5pra practical archaeology
PRACTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
ARC5PRA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Students focus on the techniques of field archaeology and concentrate on acquiring skills used in the survey and recording of archaeological sites and landscapes. Approaches to site excavation are also considered and assessed. Students will be introduced to a range of methods including tape and compass, theodolites and global positioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the building of interpretive links between theory and fieldwork.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Cosgrove
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in the AMA - Master of Archaeology by coursework
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ARC4PRA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The archaeologist's field handbook | Prescribed | Burke, H. and Smith, C. | ALLEN AND UNWIN 2004 |
| Readings | Archaeology in practice: a student guide to archaeological analyses | Recommended | Balme, J. and Paterson, A. | BLACKWELL 2006 |
| Readings | The archaeological laboratory: the analysis of archaeological data. | Recommended | Banning, E.B. | KLUWER ACADEMIC 2000. |
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