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    Overview

    Archaeological analysis of the emergence of a globalised modern world since ca. 1500 AD, with consideration of issues including colonialism, culture contact, missionisation, diaspora, ethnicity, class, gender and indigeneity.

    This introduction to the field of Historical Archaeology explains how archaeology contributes to our knowledge of the recent past and the emergence of modern society. We focus particularly on colonial encounters in New Zealand and the Pacific, Australia, and North America, with case studies exploring interactions between indigenous peoples and European settlers, and the gradual emergence of new cultural identities. As well as lectures and guided reading on the subject, practical classes introduce students to the analysis of historical artefacts. Historical archaeology is one of the major areas of employment for archaeology graduates in New Zealand.

    About this paper

    Paper title Historical Archaeology
    Subject Anthropology
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024, expected to be offered in 2025 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    18 200-level ANTH points or 108 points
    Restriction
    ARCH 202, ANTH 216
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    May not be credited together with ARCH210 passed in 2013.
    Eligibility

    Suitable for students in any subject.

    Contact

    tim.thomas@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Tim Thomas

    Contributing Lecturers:

    Teaching Arrangements

    Taught via lectures and practicals.

    Textbooks

    Course readings are provided through eReserve on Blackboard.

    Course outline

    Will be available on Blackboard at the beginning of the course.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    The learning aims and objectives focus on self-directed, research based learning and the development of a critical approach to Historical Archaeology.

    By the end of the course, students should have:

    • A deep understanding and knowledge of how historical archaeology is conducted and what it has contributed to understanding the foundations of the modern world
    • A detailed familiarity with selected practical skills in historical archaeology
    • An ability to locate and critically assess relevant literature and to write well researched and cogently argued essays

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024, expected to be offered in 2025

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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