This course examines current debates in tropical Pacific archaeology. The class will be run as a series of seminar discussions. Topics will include, for example: Pleistocene economies; Lapita interaction; the role of human-induced landscape change in detecting colonisation of island groups; the relationship of intensification (as seen from the development of horticultural systems and monumental architecture) to rising social complexity; the importance of long distance interaction (so-called trade and exchange) in Polynesian culture-historical sequences; and trends in the use of linguistics and genetics in writing Pacific prehistory.
| Timetable/Fees | ANTH403 |
| EFTS | 0.15 EFTS |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching Period(s) | Full Year |
| Lecturer | Dr Mark McCoy |
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Introduction to practical research archaeology with an emphasis on fieldwork and laboratory analysis. The course begins with a three week excavation of a prehistoric South Island archaeological site. The location and dates will be announced when final arrangements are made. This will be followed by the processing, analysis and interpretation of archaeological materials recovered in the field.
2012 Field School Location: Macraes Flat.
2012 Field School Dates: Monday 6th February - Friday 25th February (plus travel time)
| Timetable/Fees | ANTH405 |
| EFTS | 0.15 EFTS |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching Period(s) | First Semester |
| Lecturers | Prof Richard Walter |
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The analysis of artefacts in archaeology. This course addresses practical problems of classication and laboratory analysis, as well as more contemporary issues in symbolism, meaning and cultural landscapes.
| Timetable/Fees | ANTH409 |
| EFTS | 0.15 EFTS |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching Period(s) | Full Year |
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The application of theory in archaeological research. This course begins with an historical review of major schools of thought in archaeology from early days of antiquarianism through the field today. Case studies highlight the role of theory in developing research questions and research design.
| Timetable/Fees | ANTH410 |
| EFTS | 0.15 EFTS |
| Points | 24 points |
| Teaching Period(s) | Full Year |
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Individual research on an approved topic under the supervision of one or more members of staff, culminating in the submission of a dissertation of no more than 20,000 words (excluding footnotes, appendices and references). Submission date for dissertations is the last Friday of Semester two. Students intending to enrol for a dissertation are advised to begin discussions with a potential supervisor before the start of Semester One. Further information about the preparation and submission of dissertations is available from the Department’s Handbook for 4th Year Honours and Post Graduate Diploma.
| Fees | ARCH490 |
| EFTS | 0.15 EFTS |
| Points | 48 points |
| Teaching Period(s) | Full Year |
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