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.
| Paper title | Archaeological Practice |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ANTH324 |
| Subject | Anthropology |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,059.15 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,627.65 |
- Prerequisite
- ARCH 201 or ANTH 208
- Restriction
- ARCH 301
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- May not be credited together with ANTH309 passed in 2002 or 2003.
- Contact
- anthropology@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Associate Professor Ian Barber
- Paper Structure
- Primary themes:
- Applied, theoretical and (where applicable) ethical aspects of archaeological survey, recording, excavation, laboratory and conservation work
- Training in archaeological survey, recording and assessment fieldwork
- Global review of the public institutions, processes, interests and ideas that have shaped New Zealand and world archaeology
- Teaching Arrangements
- Taught lectures, laboratories, supervised archaeological site visit and assessment.
- Textbooks
- Burke, H. & Smith, C. 2004. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook. Crows Nest, NSW, Australia:
Allen & Unwin
or
Burke, H., Smith, C. & Zimmerman, L. 2008. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook: North American Edition. Altamira Press [E-Book Library: Electronic Book]
Renfrew, C. & Bahn, P. 2012. Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice. Sixth edition. London: Thames and Hudson. - Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding,
Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to carry out archaeological fieldwork, including GPS, tape and compass and level survey and mapping
- Learn how to prepare site records and basic assessments consistent with the requirements and standards of contemporary archaeology
- Become aware of the ways in which national and cultural interests, legislation, and public policy have shaped international archaeological practice
- Become well informed about the formal processes, responsibilities and opportunities for undertaking approved archaeological work and research
- Course outline
Provided at beginning of semester.
