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Department of Anthropology & Archaeology


300-level papers in Archaeology

ARCH301: Archaeological Practice

(Previously ANTH324)

An examination of archaeological practice in applied and theoretical contexts, including field archaeology and resource management, with case studies from throughout the world. Training is provided in archaeological surveying and mapping.

Coordinator Dr Ian Barber
Teaching Period(s) Semester Two
Timetable/Fees ARCH301
EFTS 0.15 EFTS
Points 18 points
Prerequisite ARCH201 or ANTH 208
Restriction ANTH324
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ARCH302: Archaeozoology

(Previously ANTH321)

Approaches to the study of animal remains from archaeological sites. Students will develop practical skills in the indentification of the major classes of fauna encountered in archaeological sites in New Zealand and the Pacific.

Coordinator Assoc Prof Ian Smith
Teaching Period(s) Semester One
Timetable/Fees ARCH302
EFTS 0.15 EFTS
Points 18 points
Prerequisite One of ARCH201-204 or ANTH203 or ANTH204 or ANTH 208
Restriction ANTH321
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ARCH304: New Zealand Archaeology

(Previously ANTH309)

Examination of past and recent research in archaeology of the New Zealand region (North, South, Stewart, Chatham and Subantarctic Islands), from initial settlement until the recent past.

Coordinator Dr Ian Barber
Teaching Period(s) Semester One
Timetable/Fees ARCH304
EFTS 0.15 EFTS
Points 18 points
Prerequisite One of ARCH201-204 or ANTH230 or ANTH204 or ANTH 208
Restriction ANTH309
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ARCH310: Special Topic: Trade and Exchange

Study of the recent past through a combination of archaeological data and historical information. Students will develop an understanding of how historical archaeology is conducted, and what it has contributed to our understanding of the modern world. This paper also builds generic skills in bibliographic research, critical reading and academic writing.

Coordinator Prof Glenn Summerhayes
Teaching Period(s) Semester Two
Timetable/Fees ARCH310
EFTS 0.15 EFTS
Points 18 points
Prerequisite 18 200-level ANTH or ARCH points
Restriction ANTH309 taken in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 , 2010 and any other years when taught as 'Trade and Exchange'
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