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. - Course outline
Provided at beginning of semester.
- 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
Timetable
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 | Tuition Fees for 2020 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- ARCH 201 or ANTH 208
- Restriction
- ARCH 301
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- May not be credited together with ANTH 309 passed in 2002 or 2003.
- Contact
- More information link
Please visit the Programme of Archaeology
- Teaching staff
- 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., Morrison, M., & Smith, C. 2017. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook. 2nd edition. Crows Nest, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin
- Course outline
Will be available on Blackboard at the beginning of the course.
- 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
